Greek gods and heroes / Robert Graves.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Graves, Robert, 1895-1985, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mythology, Greek.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (70 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : RosettaBooks LLC, [2014]

Summary:

The legends of ancient Greece have captivated audiences for centuries. They have inspired great works of art and literature. Mythical tales of the battles among the Olympian gods, King Midas and his golden touch, the romance of Echo and Narcissus, and the incredible labors of Hercules are timeless classics familiar to even the youngest reader. Now these and other fascinating legends are retold for today by a famous poet, novelist, and classicist.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

CONTENTS

Introduction

I. The Palace of Olympus

II. Other Gods and Goddesses

III. Demeter's Lost Daughter

IV. The Titans

V. The Underworld of Tartarus

VI. The Birth of Hermes

VII. Orpheus

VIII. Deucalion's Flood

IX. Orion

X. Asclepius

XI. King Midas's Ears

XII. Melampus and Phylacus

XIII. Europa and Cadmus

XIV. Daedalus

XV. Bellerophon

XVI. Theseus

XVII. Sisyphus

XVIII. The Labours of Heracles

XIX.The Giants' Rebellion

XX. Two Other Rebellions

XXI. Jason and the Golden Fleece

XXII. Alcestis

XXIII. Perseus

XXIV. The Hunt of the Calydonian Boar

XXV. The Beef-eating Contest

XXVI. The Seven Against Thebes

XXVII. The End of the Olympians.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-7953-3653-5

0-7953-3651-9

OCLC:

1051140410