ENG 215 & HIS 215: Classical Western Mythology

Published under the title: The heroes, or, Greek fairy tales for my children.

Hawthorne uses the Greek classics as his source, adapting for children the most exciting of the myths.

Some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world'the adventures of Perseus, the labors of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts'are vividly retold in this single, connected narrative of the Heroic Age, from the coming of the Immortals to the first fall of Troy. With fresh dialogue and a brisk pace, the myths of this version are enthrallingly vivid.

Freshly and excitingly written, this is the story of Helen and the judgement of Paris; of the gathering of the heroes and the siege of Troy; of Achilles with his vulnerable heel; of Odysseus, the last of the Heroes, his plan for the Wooden Horse and his m

The Greek myths are retold in one continuous narrative.

Retells the story of the Trojan War, from the quarrel for the golden apple, and the flight of Helen with Paris, to the destruction of Troy.

Contents: Prologue -- The sacker of cities -- The cyclops -- The lord of the winds -- The enchantress -- The land of the dead -- Sea perils -- Telemachus seeks his father -- Farewell to Calypso -- The king's daughter -- The Phaeacian Games -- Return to Ithaca -- The beggar in the corner -- The archery contest -- The slaying of the suitors -- Peace in the islands.

Abandoned as a baby, Atalanta was raised in the woods by bears until she was four years old. Then disaster strikes when a vicious creature terrorizes the Arcadian countryside and destroys everything Atalanta holds dear. Her desire for revenge drives her out of the woods and on the beast's trail with the king's hunting party. Led by the arrogant hunter Orion, the expedition puts all of Atalanta's skills to the test. But assisted by her bear "brother" Urso, Atalanta proves she is as good a hunter as any man. She is not prepared, however, for the startling truths she will discover about justice, mercy, and her own destiny.

Fresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god, Poseidon, who dooms him to years of shipwreck and wandering. Odysseus will need all his strength and cunning--and a little help from Mount Olympus--to make his way home and seize his kingdom from the schemers who seek to wed his queen and usurp his throne.

Odysseus faces storm and shipwreck, a terrifying man-eating Cyclops, the alluring but deadly Sirens, and the fury of the sea-god Poseidon as he makes his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War. His wife, Penelope, fights a different kind of battle as her palace is invaded by forceful, greedy men who tell her that Odysseus is dead and she must choose a new husband.

After nine years of war between the Greeks and Trojans, tensions are heating up among men of the same faction as well as those on opposing sides. Two proud and powerful Greeks, King Agamemnon and legendary warrior Achilles, quarrel over a beautiful maiden, causing Achilles and his myrmidons to drop out of the fight. Meanwhile, soldiers on both sides attempt to end the war.

In this new edition of The Odyssey, Home's classic tale has been vividly retold to delight modern readers. Dramatic illustrations bring to life Odysseus's encounters at sea, complete with fuious gods, bewitching goddesses, terrifying monsters and a man-eating Cyclops.

Strikingly beautiful illustrations and simplified text bring Homer's epic tale to life for a new generation of readers.   After winning the Trojan War, the great hero Odysseus embarks on a journey back home to Ithaca. But the gods force him to face trial after trial, from a one-eyed Cyclops to the enchanting songs of the Sirens, delaying his return for years. Meanwhile, his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, try to prevent Penelope's power-hungry suitors from taking over Ithaca.