Washoe County Library System

Presents illustrated retellings of classic Greek myths, sharing the stories of Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, Athena, Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa, with sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster that link the tales to constellations, history, geography, and culture, and including profiles, a family tree, and other resources.

In this continuation of "Mythos," Stephen Fry recounts the stories of the human heroes found in Greek mythology, with illustrations of classical art inspired by the myths. In a sequel to his best-selling Mythos an award-winning writer, comedian, actor and director describes the heroic triumphs and love affairs of the mortal heroes of the Greek myths, including the tales of Jason, Perseus, Atalanta, Theseus and Heracles.

"The only mortal in a family of gods, Medusa is the youngest of the Gorgon sisters. Unlike her siblings, Medusa grows older, experiences change, feels weakness. Her mortal lifespan gives her an urgency that her family will never know. When the sea god Poseidon assaults Medusa in Athene's temple, the goddess is enraged. Furious by the violation of her sacred space, Athene takes revenge--on the young woman. Punished for Poseidon's actions, Medusa is...

"El mito de Hades y Perséfone nunca había sido tan sexy. Perséfone es una de las jóvenes más bellas y populares de Olimpo. No dispuesta a aceptar su destino como futura esposa del peligroso Zeus, será capaz de proponerle un pacto al mismísimo rey del Inframundo. Hades se ha pasado toda la vida en las sombras. La propuesta de Perséfone de tomar parte en una jugosa y ansiada venganza contra Zeus será excusa suficiente para salir de ellas....

Retells twelve tales from Greek mythology, including the stories of King Midas, Echo and Narcissus, the Golden Apples, and Cupid and Psyche.

"In ancient Greece, a skilled marble sculptor has been blessed by a goddess who has given his masterpiece—the most beautiful woman the town has ever seen—the gift of life. After marrying her, he expects Galatea to please him, to be obedience and humility personified. But she has desires of her own and yearns for independence. In a desperate bid by her obsessive husband to keep her under control, Galatea is locked away under the constant...

"Pegasus and Emily investigate a series of incidents back on Earth, and discover that the CRU has been cloning Olympians"-- Emily and her companions, including the winged horse, Pegasus, must confront a legion of Olympic enemies in this third book of an action-packed series. When Emilys father and the goddess Diana return from a visit to Earth, they bring with them disturbing news. Theres a horse called Tornado Warning thats winning all the races,...