Greek Mythology

Gillian Cross's brilliant retellings and Neil Packer's clever illustrations bring to life Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, two of the greatest stories ever told. When first published, Walker’s versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey attracted attention both for the quality of the writing and for their amazingly stylish artwork. Multi-award-winning author Gillian Cross makes two of the greatest stories in...

One of antiquity's greatest poets, Euripides has been prized in every age for the pathos, terror, and intellectual probing of his dramatic creations. This volume completes the new six-volume Loeb Classical Library edition of his plays. In Bacchae, a masterpiece of tragic drama, Euripides tells the story of King Pentheus's resistance to the worship of Dionysus and his horrific punishment....

A lushly illustrated edition of Homer's epic tale recounting Odysseus' fraught voyage home after the Trojan War, now distinctively packaged as a deluxe edition from Union Square & Co. Tell me, O muse, of that ingenious hero who traveled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy... So starts Homer's The Odyssey, the classic account of...

Here is a new Loeb Classical Library edition of the resplendent epic tale of Odysseus's long journey home from the Trojan War and the legendary temptations, delays, and perils he faced at every turn. Homer's classic poem features Odysseus's encounters with the beautiful nymph Calypso; the queenly but wily Circe; the Lotus-eaters, who fed his men their memory-stealing drug; the...

Here is a new Loeb Classical Library edition of the resplendent epic tale of Odysseus's long journey home from the Trojan War and the legendary temptations, delays, and perils he faced at every turn. Homer's classic poem features Odysseus's encounters with the beautiful nymph Calypso; the queenly but wily Circe; the Lotus-eaters, who fed his men their memory-stealing drug; the...

Lombardo's Odyssey offers the distinctive speed, clarity, and boldness that so distinguished his 1997 Iliad. Lombardo has created a Homeric voice for his contemporaries: fresh, quick, and verbally engaging to the modern ear, as the original was to the ancient. His characters come alive as real people expressing real feelings with urgency and verve. This would be very welcome for...

Homer's epic tale of the warrior Odysseus's decades-long struggle to return home after the Trojan War is simply and beautifully retold in Classic Starts (R): The Odyssey, with all the drama intact. Young readers will thrill at Odysseus's adventures with the man-eating Cyclops, the enchantress Circe—who turns his crew into pigs—and the angry sea god Poseidon.

From fire-stealing Prometheus to scene-stealing Helen of Troy, from Jason and his golden fleece to Oedipus and his mother, this collection of classic tales from Greek mythology demonstrates the inexhaustible vitality of a timeless cultural legacy. These stories of heroes and powerful gods and goddesses are set forth simply and movingly, in language that retains the power and drama of...

'If you want to have fun refreshing your knowledge on Greek gods and goddesses, try Caroline Lawrence's beautifully illustrated Pantheon.' — Mary Beard 'I love Caroline Lawrence and so should you.' — Natalie Haynes 'Huge fun!' — Tom Holland 'Gorgeous illustrations bring the whole pantheon to life.' — Emily Wilson EXPLORE THE MYTHICAL PAST, MEET THE ANCIENT GREEK GODS AND...

The eminent classicist and historian delves into Homer's Iliad and Odyssey to tell for the first time the previously unheard stories of the real women to be found in these two great, epic poems, revealing what life was like for women of the Bronze Age Mediterranean over three thousand years ago... THE INSTANT TIMES BESTSELLER Award-winning classicist and historian Emily...

This new edition of Anthology of Classical Myth offers selections from key Near Eastern texts, including the Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh, Epic of Creation (Enuma Elish), and Atrahasis. It also features the Hittite Song of Emergence and the flood story from the book of Genesis. These selections enable students to explore the many similarities between ancient Greek and Mesopotamian mythology....

A landmark study of ancient Greek and Roman cults, from the nocturnal mysteries at Eleusis to the cults of Dionysus and Mithras. Mystery cults are one of the most intriguing areas of Greek and Roman religion. In the nocturnal mysteries at Eleusis, participants dramatically re-enacted the story of Demeter's loss and recovery of her daughter Persephone; in Bacchic cults, bands...

In a beautiful, fully illustrated package, this modern, witty take on familiar Greek myths focuses on the wild and wonderful role plants have played in the stories over centuries. It is Song of Achilles meets The Secret Life of Trees. See the ever-popular Greek myths anew by focusing on the fascinating roles plants play in the stories. When Prometheus stole...

This elegant leather-bound edition includes the two essential Greek epics from the poet Homer. The Iliad and The Odyssey are two of the oldest works of Western literature, yet these ancient myths still offer powerful lessons for our times. From the fascinating fall of Troy to Odysseus’s perilous journey home, from the gods and goddesses to the Sirens and the...

Celebrating the 21st birthday of this highly-respected introduction to the best-loved Greek stories, this new edition is generouslyl reformatted and has a beautiful new cover. Geraldine McCaughrean's elegant retellings continue to keep children captivated. Combined wiht Emma Chichester Clark's glorious illustrations, this collection will form an essential part of every child's library.

The myths we all love from Stephen Fry's bestselling Mythos now return in a brand new and achingly beautiful illustrated edition. The Greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists from Shakespeare to Walt Disney. They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. These...

Homer Hudelson spent 30 years in the San Francisco Police Department and experienced some extraordinary events firsthand, such as the Dan White Riots, the SF State Civil Rights Demonstrations, and the search for the Zodiac killer. In addition to his role as a police officer primarily on a motorcycle in the Traffic Division (and eventually a sergeant and lieutenant), Homer...

Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary. 'You must be Odysseus, man of twists and turns...' The tales of Odysseus's struggle with a man-eating Cyclops and Circe, the beautiful enchantress who turns men into swine. Introducing Little Black Classics - 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity...

The epic final chapter in Stephen Fry's global bestselling retellings of the Greek myths. Odyssey begins with Troy having fallen. After ten years of war, Odysseus dreams of lying in the arms of his beloved wife Penelope and of teaching his son Telemachus a warrior's ways. However, the gods toy with the desires of little mortals. Angered by this upstart's...