"Young children love hearing about the larger-than-life characters and amazing tales of Greek mythology. My Little Golden Book About Greek Gods and Goddesses is full of exciting, colorful illustrations and descriptions of Athena, Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Hermes, and many more."--

A king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold.

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.

An introduction to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece includes all of the D'Aulaires' original detailed illustrations.

Retells in graphic novel format stories from Greek mythology about Athena, the goddess of wisdom, including the stories of her strange birth, accidental killing of a friend, and how she helped Perseus defeat Medusa.

"Read these exciting myths from ancient Greece. Find out about great heroes and the gods and goddesses who helped--or hindered- them on their adventures."--

"Medusa and Pegasus have a unique place in Greek mythology and tradition. Their stories have been passed down from generation to generation. This book explores the stories that created them, discusses their importance throughout history, and examines their significance today"--Provided by the publisher.

"Introduces the Greek god Apollo and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction...

"Introduces the Greek god Poseidon and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an...