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. 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. For this reason, creating a story using the traditions of greek mythology could be a worthwhile and relevant pursuit. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. As a gracekeeper, callanish administers shoreside burials, laying the dead to their final resting place deep in the depths of the ocean. 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. Find out which god never leaves olympus without his winged. And theres no better way of meeting that literary quota than with the daulaires book. 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. Then, learn a little about 20 important figures that have influenced stories, art, and. 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.
Greek myths by jean menzies penguin books australia. Greek mythology books meet your next favorite book. The heroes, gods, and monsters of greek mythology come alive in this exciting collection of retellings of the. 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. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat invoices. The games are the trojan horse, odysseus, theseus and the minotaur, and daedalus and icarus. Daulaires book of greek myths paperback march 1, 1992. 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. Here are the greats of ancient greecegods and goddesses, heroes and monstersas freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today. The complete guide to greek myths by heather dakota. The penguin book of classical myths ebook by jennifer.
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. Penguin books australia a penguin random house company. 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. The guardians unique retelling of the greatest stories of the classical world. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. The greek myths, volume 1 by robert graves overdrive. The greek myths by robert graves, 9780241952740, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Four separate popup board games and a small booklet on the myths that inspired them. 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. This book is even better than robert graves magisterial account of the greek myths.
About heroes, gods and monsters of the greek myths. Daulaires book of greek myths npr coverage of daulaires book of greek myths by ingri daulaire and edgar daulaire. Click here to view or buy daulaires book of greek myths at amazon, where its discounted 30% from its list price. Daulaires book of greek myths penguin random house. The greek myths is a classic among classics, a treasure trove of extraordinary tales and a masterful work of literature in its own right. The guardians unique retelling of the greatest stories of the classical world 15 january 2008. I know that i havent heard it, but i can tell it is probably pretty good. 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. 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. Drawing on the entire canon of ancient literature, graves weaves together all the elements of every myth into a single harmonious narrative. Listen to the wonderful journeys and adventures of these ancient greek gods and heroes.
Choose from 338 different sets of vocabulary greek myths daulaires book flashcards on quizlet. The figures and events of classical myths underpin our culture and the constellations named after them fill the night sky. Drinking cups and other vessels were painted with scenes from greek myths. 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. 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. 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 is the perfect gift, featuring foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout. Daulaires book of greek myths by ingri daulaire author edgar parin daulaire author. The penguin book of classical myths paperback october 27, 2009. I almost wish that the cartoons cover was also shown in the text. Theres a wonderful recent one called the marriage of cadmus and harmony by roberto calasso. Definitive, comprehensive and unparalleled a fresh look for gravess classic retelling of the greek myths. The first major retelling for a generation, this book rediscovers the plainspoken, gritty style of the earliest written versions of. They spoke greek but that was the limit of their accomplishments.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the. No education is complete without a large slice of greek mythology. Greek mythology books for kids encourages the love and learning of greek mythology. 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. The greeks created images of their deities for many purposes. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Penguin classics deluxe edition kindle edition by graves, robert, macdonald, ross, riordan, rick. 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. A temple would house the statue of a god or goddess, or multiple deities, and might be decorated with relief scenes depicting 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. Greek myths geraldine mccaughrean, author, geraldine mccaughrean, retold by, emma chichester clark, illustrator margaret k. The greek myths by robert graves penguin books australia. 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. He is the god of music, so i kind of like his music. Use for blank tiles max 2 advanced search advanced search. For a more informative and adult experience stephen frys m. Heroes, gods and monsters of the greek myths by bernard. I recently reread all of them in a matter of days a few months ago. His work covers, in nearly two hundred sections, the creation myths. An oracle foretold that if laius had a son, he would kill his own father and. The first book of greek myths by retold by caroline steeden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. To write such a tale, it is important to have an understanding of what a myth is. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics.
In print for over fifty years, daulaires book of greek myths has introduced generations to greek mythologyand continues to enthrall young readers. 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 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. But its a wonderful book, wonderfully printed by a teacher who loves the greek myths and graves work in particular. How to makeup your own greek mythology story pen and the pad. Learn vocabulary greek myths daulaires book with free interactive flashcards. Buy the penguin book of classical myths 01 by march, jennifer isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The percy jackson series by rick riordan opened my eyes to greek mythology as a child and is recommend them to anyone.