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1) Mythos
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The Greek myths are the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney. They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. In Stephen Fry's hands the stories of the titans and gods become a brilliantly entertaining account of ribaldry and revelry, warfare and worship, debauchery, love affairs and life lessons,...
2) Radiant sin
Author
Series
Dark Olympus novels volume 4
Language
English
Description
"There's nowhere more dangerous than Olympus...and no one more captivating than its golden god: Apollo. Keeper of secrets, master of his shining realm...and the only man I am powerless to deny. *A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Apollo and Cassandra that's as sinful as it is sweet.* As a disgraced member of a fallen house, Cassandra Gataki has seen firsthand what comes from trusting the venomous Thirteen. But when the maddeningly gorgeous and...
Author
Series
Dark Olympus novels volume 7
Language
English
Description
"Ariadne Vitalis is in trouble. She's betrayed her father--and his benefactor--and now she's left to rely on the questionable mercy of Olympus to keep her safe. As with everything in this city, mercy comes with a price. For Ariadne, that means a marriage to Dionysus. She has no choice but to agree, even if there's only one man she's ever wanted--a man she's feared just as much as she desires. The Minotaur never had any illusions about Minos's plans....
Author
Series
Legend of Drizzt volume 10
Language
English
Formats
Description
Forced to end his carefree life aboard the Sea Sprite by a cryptic poem and a miscast spell, Drizzt and his companions journey from the Sword Coast to the Shining Mountains where the renegade dark elf and friends forge new alliances, renew old friendships, and battle an evil that seeks to destroy them and their loved ones.
5) Herc
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A queer revisionist retelling of the story of Hercules, for fans of The Song of Achilles, A Thousand Ships and Ariadne. This should be the story of Hercules: his twelve labours, his endless adventures... everyone's favorite hero, right? Well, it's not. This is the story of everyone else: Alcmene: Herc's mother (She has knives everywhere) Hylas: Herc's first friend (They were more than friends) Megara: Herc's wife (She'll tell you about their marriage)...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their gods beginning with Ra rising from the waters of the Niles to create the gods of earth, sky, and rain. In this retelling of nine tales, Marcia Williams uses her signature comic-strip style to capture the rich mythology and early history of this great civilization.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than 30 stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in female figures from different cultures. The enthralling stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the goddesses and heroines...
9) Persephone
Author
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An illustrated retelling of the story of the goddess Persephone, who was forced to live underground and become Hades' bride, until her mother finds a way to reunite with her daughter and release her from Hades' Underworld.
Author
Series
Beasts of Olympus volume 8
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
�"Demon, the official Olympian beast keeper, is caught between Helios and Poseidon, who are planning a race to see which of their steeds is the fastest, but both vengeful gods have requested Demon's help, and he can choose only one"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Description
A retelling of the Perrault fairy tale set in pre-colonial India, in which two stepsisters receive gifts from a goddess and each walks her own path to find her gift's purpose, discovering romance along the way.
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006], c2001
Language
English
Description
A fascinating journey to discover the truth behind compelling mythological tales of gods and goddesses. These tales have been passed down by storytellers and interwoven into traditions and philosophies for generations, even before Biblical times.
13) To the death!
Author
Series
Thor tales of Asgard) volume 6
Publisher
Spotlight
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An adaptation, in graphic novel form, of comic books revealing the adventures of the Norse Gods and Thor before he came to Earth, featuring a battle between the godling and his friends and the evil ruler, Mogul.
Author
Series
Thor tales of Asgard) volume 1
Publisher
Spotlight
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An adaptation, in graphic novel form, of comic books revealing the adventures of the Norse Gods and Thor before he came to Earth, featuring the godling Balder and how Odin made him invincible.
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