Greek Beasts and Heroes
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Have you ever wondered why storytellers the world over weave new tales about Zeus and Hera, Aphrodite, Apollo, Andromeda and Perseus -- and the fearsome Medusa? What's so special that's made them famous for thousands and thousands of years? Lucy Coats' sparkling prose and Anthony Lewis's exciting and haunting pictures capture the daring and danger of past times as they explain how our own understanding of what people think and do has been influenced by adventures of long ago.
Atticus the Storyteller is on a quest. As he travels, Atticus tells tales of fearful monsters and fabulous beasts, gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines. Enter his world and face: The Snake Giants - terrifying fifty-legged monsters Atalanta - the famous huntress Ixion - who played with fire Orpheus- who journeyed to the land of the dead Brought to life with Anthony Lewis's vivid illustrations, read the next instalment Atticus's thrilling journey through a world of ancient beasts and heroes, in this must-have collection of books published in monthly instalments.
Atticus the Storyteller is on a quest. As he travels, Atticus tells tales of fearful monsters and fabulous beasts, gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines. Enter his world and face: Heracles - the bravest hero ever The Furies - terrifying executors of justice Geryon - a hideous giant Hera - the most scheming goddess of all Brought to life with Anthony Lewis's vivid illustrations, read the next instalment of Atticus's thrilling journey through a world of ancient beasts and heroes, in this must-have collection of books.
Whose was the face 'that launched a thousand ships'? Why did King Menelaus call other kings to war? Whose body was worth its weight in gold? The answers are here! In other stories in the 10th volume of the essential introduction to ancient Greek myths, readers can thrill to stories of war and conquest, heroism and hi-jinks. Meet Achilles, too, and find out why we explain someone's weakness as being their 'Achilles' heel'. Meanwhile, what's happened the Atticus the Storyteller and his quest to visit Troy? Could he still be at sea, after all this time ...?
Atticus the Storyteller is on a quest. As he travels, Atticus tells tales of fabulous beasts, gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines. Now it's your turn to meet: Hermes - the messenger of the gods Narcissus - who loved only himself Pan - the god whose music was memory The Fates - who weave the tapestry of life Brought to life with Anthony Lewis's vivid illustrations, read the next instalment of Atticus's thrilling journey.
What really happened during the fall of Troy - and who was to blame for the war? The answers are here in these captivating stories, ideal for reading at bedtime, one each night, before the lights go out. As well, here you'll find answers to many of your questions about the fates and fortunes of favourite classic characters from other books in Lucy Coats' brilliant series. Odysseus, Penelope, Ajax, Helen, Cassandra, and Zeus - they're all here and their stories leap off the page in words and pictures.
Long ago, in ancient Greece, the gods and goddesses gave the gift of storytelling to men and women, and ordered that there should be a great storytelling festival, once every seven years, near Troy, which draws entrants from far and near. Atticus the Storyteller is determined to take part but finds himself diverted on his route by happenings large and small. Always, his diversions lead to wonderful stories - and here they are ...In the first volume of WHO'S WHO IN GREEK MYTHS, discover the story of creation, meet the legendary gods Zeus, Poseidon and Hades, the glorious Pandora, and Icarus, the boy who flew too close to the sun.
From high in the skies - 'The Starry Hunter' tells the story of Orion - to deep beneath the waves - meet the god Poseidon in 'The Dophin's Message', here is a selection of 8 spellbinding stories vividly illustrated and told by a highly-acclaimed author/illustrator partnership. As well, THE DOLPHIN'S MESSAGE takes us through the fourth leg of Atticus the Stoyteller's quest to arrive in Troy in time for the storytellers' championship - but will he win? A perfect introduction to Greek myths, ideal for bedtime reading alone and sharing with friends at school.
At last, Troy seems within reach for Atticus the Storyteller, who has been travelling through the ancient world, gathering new friends and stories to share. Now he needs a ship - which isn't easy, so he's heard. But luckily, he soon finds a willing captain and in return for a story - or two - secures his safe passage. Among the stories in THE DRAGON'S TEETH are the tales of two of the greatest heroes that ever were: Jason (and his Argonauts, in search of the Golden Fleece) and Paris (who is in search of the fairest goddess of them all). A spirited collection full of daring and adventure, vividly illustrated in full-colour.
Atticus the Storyteller is still on the path to Troy and his destination - the Storytelling Festival - but he has a long way to go. But luckily, everywhere he goes and everyone he meets inspires a story that will entertain Melissa, his beloved donkey, his new friends and Atticus himself. In this collection, among others, he tells the stories of: Apollo and Daphne, Theseus and the Minotaur (one of the most popular Greek myths of all time), web-spinning Arachne and Midas, with his legendary golden touch.
Atticus the Storyteller is on a quest. As he travels, Atticus tells tales of fearful monsters and fabulous beasts, gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines. Enter his world and face: Eurystheus - the wicked king The Hydra - a many-headed monster Hippolyta - the fierce Amazon queen Pegasus - the winged horse Brought to life with Anthony Lewis's vivid illustrations, read the next instalment Atticus's thrilling journey through a world of ancient beasts and heroes, in this must-have collection of books published in monthly instalments.
Meet the ghosts who prophesy 'great danger and great trouble', and those death singers - the Sirens - whose irresistible singing has lured so many sailors to their deaths. But perhaps the worst of all are Scylla - with six bright green heads, each on a long, snaky head, to crunch luckless sailors alive - and Charybdis, the blubbery monster that sucks entire ships to the ocean floor. But it's not all doom and gloom.