The only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the library of apollodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the trojan war. Greek myths is the perfect gift, featuring foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout. Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. In a twovolume work that has become a classic reference book for both the serious scholar and the casual inquirer, robert graves retells the adventures of the important gods and heroes worshipped by the ancient greeks. Greek myths by jean menzies penguin books australia. Greek mythology books for kids encourages the love and learning of greek mythology.
Greek mythology are books about or based on the ancient greek myths as well as. I know that i havent heard it, but i can tell it is probably pretty good. Drawing on the entire canon of ancient literature, graves weaves together all the elements of every myth into a single harmonious narrative. Drinking cups and other vessels were painted with scenes from greek myths. Ages 10 and up this mythology handbook is overflowing with interesting facts and activities that will fascinate those with an interest in the stories of greek heroes, gods and goddesses. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. The greeks created images of their deities for many purposes. The complete guide to greek myths by heather dakota. Definitive, comprehensive and unparalleled a fresh look for gravess classic retelling of the greek myths. See all 24 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The book includes a spinner, different standup pieces for each game, and a small storage pocket. In print for over fifty years, daulaires book of greek myths has introduced generations to greek mythologyand continues to enthrall young readers.
Endymion, pelops, daedalus, pygmalion what are the stories behind these and the hundreds of other familiar names from greek mythology names that recur throughout the history of european culture. Much like edith hamiltons mythology, daulaires book of greek myths was originally published decades ago in 1962, in fact but has yet to be surpassed to this day. I recently reread all of them in a matter of days a few months ago. The guardians unique retelling of the greatest stories of the classical world 15 january 2008. And theres no better way of meeting that literary quota than with the daulaires book. The greek myths by robert graves penguin books australia. Daulaires book of greek myths penguin random house. It somehow manages to be irreverent and reverent at the same time in both its treatment of the stories and the manner in which it tells them. He is the god of music, so i kind of like his music. For a more informative and adult experience stephen frys m. Learn vocabulary greek myths daulaires book with free interactive flashcards. His work covers, in nearly two hundred sections, the creation myths. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to robert graves. An oracle foretold that if laius had a son, he would kill his own father and.
Theres a wonderful recent one called the marriage of cadmus and harmony by roberto calasso. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the. Use for blank tiles max 2 advanced search advanced search. No education is complete without a large slice of greek mythology. Whether its the raging minotaur trapped in the cretan labyrinth or the twelve labours of hercules, aphrodites birth from the waves or zeus visiting danae as a shower of gold, the mythology of greece and rome is full of unforgettable stories. A temple would house the statue of a god or goddess, or multiple deities, and might be decorated with relief scenes depicting myths. Then, learn a little about 20 important figures that have influenced stories, art, and. The penguin book of classical myths paperback october 27, 2009. The ancient texts we call greek myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient greece. The greek myths by robert graves, 9780241952740, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. About heroes, gods and monsters of the greek myths. The percy jackson series by rick riordan opened my eyes to greek mythology as a child and is recommend them to anyone. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book.
The guardians unique retelling of the greatest stories of the classical world. Robert graves, classicist, poet, and unorthodox critic, retells the greek legends of gods and heroes for a modern audience and, in the two volumes of the greek myths, he demonstrates with a dazzling display of relevant knowledge that greek mythology is no more mysterious in content than are modern election cartoons. To write such a tale, it is important to have an understanding of what a myth is. Contents 8 introduction vii map of the greek world, c. Here are the greats of ancient greecegods and goddesses, heroes and monstersas freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today. Best books about greek mythology for a starter this year i started to be very interested in mythology and know i came here to have some books about greek mythology recommended about everything or maybe the books from the most important stories heracles, perseus and medusa, etc. The penguin book of classical myths ebook by jennifer.
For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat invoices. The first major retelling for a generation, this book rediscovers the plainspoken, gritty style of the earliest written versions of. Click here to view or buy daulaires book of greek myths at amazon, where its discounted 30% from its list price. The result was daulaires book of greek myths, the standardbearer of mythology for children since its publication in 1962. Palacio, author of wonder kids can lose themselves in a world of myth and magic while learning important cultural history in this beloved classic collection of greek mythology. For greek myth fans, those who cant get enough of the daulaires book of greek myths, and readers who have aged out of rick riordan, this classroom staple and mythology classic is perfect for learning about the ancient myths. I almost wish that the cartoons cover was also shown in the text.
In a twovolume work that has become a classic reference book for both the serious scholar and the casual inquirer, robert graves retells the adventures of the important gods and heroes. The greek myths, volume 1 by robert graves overdrive. How to makeup your own greek mythology story pen and the pad. The heroes, gods, and monsters of greek mythology come alive in this exciting collection of retellings of the. Greek myths geraldine mccaughrean, author, geraldine mccaughrean, retold by, emma chichester clark, illustrator margaret k. The greek myths is a classic among classics, a treasure trove of extraordinary tales and a masterful work of literature in its own right. Under olivia coolidges skillful pen, the landscape of early greece and its famous legends bloom with vigor and are perfectly suited to the adventureseeking reader. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. The games are the trojan horse, odysseus, theseus and the minotaur, and daedalus and icarus.
Here are the greats of ancient greecegods and goddesses, heroes and monstersas freshly described in words and pictures as if. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. As a gracekeeper, callanish administers shoreside burials, laying the dead to their final resting place deep in the depths of the ocean. The figures and events of classical myths underpin our culture and the constellations named after them fill the night sky. Four separate popup board games and a small booklet on the myths that inspired them. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Find out which god never leaves olympus without his winged. For this reason, creating a story using the traditions of greek mythology could be a worthwhile and relevant pursuit. About daulaires book of greek myths i doubt i would have grown up to be the writer and artist i became had i not fallen in love with daulaires book of greek myths at the age of seven. Penguin classics deluxe edition kindle edition by graves, robert, macdonald, ross, riordan, rick. Daulaires book of greek myths paperback march 1, 1992. Daulaires book of greek myths paperback march 1 1992 by ingri daulaire author, edgar parin daulaire author 4. Greek mythology is thousands of years old and yet continues to inform popular culture today.
This book is even better than robert graves magisterial account of the greek myths. Classicist and poet robert gravess superb twovolume retelling of the greek myths for a modern audience has been regarded for over fifty years as the definitive version. Including many of the greatest stories ever told the labours of hercules, the voyage of the argonauts, theseus and the minotaur, midas and his golden touch, the trojan war and odysseuss journey home robert gravess superb and comprehensive retelling of the greek myths for a modern. This giveaway is sponsored by the gracekeepers by kirsty logan for readers of the night circus and station eleven, a lyrical and absorbing debut set in a world covered by water. Daulaires book of greek myths by ingri daulaire author edgar parin daulaire author. Listen to the wonderful journeys and adventures of these ancient greek gods and heroes. They spoke greek but that was the limit of their accomplishments. Penguin books australia a penguin random house company. Greek mythology books meet your next favorite book.
But its a wonderful book, wonderfully printed by a teacher who loves the greek myths and graves work in particular. The first book of greek myths by retold by caroline steeden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Heroes, gods and monsters of the greek myths by bernard. Daulaires book of greek myths npr coverage of daulaires book of greek myths by ingri daulaire and edgar daulaire. Choose from 338 different sets of vocabulary greek myths daulaires book flashcards on quizlet. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics.