Greek Reader

A brilliantly original, landmark retelling of Greek myths, recounted as if they were actual scenes being woven into textiles by the women who feature prominently in them—including Athena, Helen, Circe and Penelope “Greek myths were full of powerful witches, unpredictable gods and...

Gripping tales that abound with fantastic characters and astonishing twists and turns, Greek myths confront what it means to be mortal in a world of powerful forces beyond human control. Little wonder that they continue to fascinate readers thousands of years after they were first told. Gods and Mortals is a major new telling of ancient Greek myths by one of the world's preeminent experts.

A clear, reader-friendly edition of The Odyssey for modern readers. Odysseus has won the war at Troy, but the long journey home to Ithaca will test him with storms, monsters, enchantments, shipwrecks, and the anger of the gods. While he struggles across the sea, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus hold their home against suitors who believe he will never return. This edition keeps the force and dignity of the classic story while gently clarifying difficult wording, preserving key names, scenes, and famous moments. It includes explanatory footnotes and a glossary to help readers follow ...

A clear, reader-friendly edition of The Odyssey for modern readers. Odysseus has won the war at Troy, but the long journey home to Ithaca will test him with storms, monsters, enchantments, shipwrecks, and the anger of the gods. While he struggles across the sea, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus hold their home against suitors who believe he will never return. This Lumos Books edition keeps the force and dignity of the classic story while gently clarifying difficult wording, preserving key names, scenes, and famous moments. It includes inline explanatory footnotes and a glossary to help ...

Before Olympus, there was nothing but Chaos. Then came Gaia, and Tartarus, and the first gods. And the world began tearing itself apart to make room for what came next. This Reader's Edition carries the whole story in one unbroken narrative: the Titans who ruled before Zeus, the war that ended their reign, the monsters Gaia sent to avenge them, and the rule of the Olympians that followed. Inside: Creation — Chaos, Gaia, Tartarus, and the first gods The Titans' rise and fall, and Uranus's prophecy The Titanomachy — ten years of war that reshaped the world The Gigantomachy and Typhon — ...

From the #1 internationally bestselling author of Conclave and Dictator, a gripping tale of ancient Rome’s descent into dictatorship “Thrilling. . . . Agrippa is a swift-paced romp. . . . Politics may be ‘a filthy business,’ as Agrippa observes, but in the hands of Mr. Harris, it is a...

Perseus. Heracles. Theseus. Jason and the Argonauts. Odysseus and Achilles. Five heroic arcs. Five legends. One complete story. The complete retelling of ancient Greece's greatest hero myths, told in powerful literary prose. Sourced from Homer, Apollodorus, Plutarch and the ancient mythographers, with all the darkness and beauty intact. FIVE HEROIC ARCS. ONE COMPLETE BOOK: Perseus: Thrown into the sea as an infant. Flew to the edge of the world. Came back with the impossible thing: Medusa's head. Heracles: The strongest man alive, destroyed by Hera's wrath, given twelve labors to earn back ...

Δευτέρα: Μακαρόνια με κιμά, και η είδηση ότι ο αδελφός μου καταφτάνει από την Αγγλία παρέα με μια "φίλη" του.

This #1 New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse from world-renowned poet Nikita Gill is a richly imagined retelling of the Greek myth of Hekate, a goddess of the underworld. Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Alexandra Bracken. Born into a world on fire, Godling Hekate has never known...

The greatest war story ever told. Three thousand years ago, a Greek poet — or many poets, gathered under one name — composed the founding work of Western literature. The Iliad is the war that all later wars echo. Achilles and Hector. Agamemnon and Priam. The wrath that destroys an army. The mother who knows her son will die. The walls of Troy. This is the original. Everything else is a footnote. The story you think you know. Nine years into the Greek siege of Troy, in a quarrel over a captured woman, Agamemnon insults the warrior Achilles. Achilles withdraws from the war. Without him, ...

The Trojan War is over. Ten years of siege, ten years of blood and boredom and burning ships, and it finally ends the way everybody remembers — a wooden horse, a city in flames, a victory. The Greek kings pack up their loot and sail for home. Most of them make it. One of them doesn't. His name is Odysseus. He is the cleverest man alive and the unluckiest. The horse was his idea. And for that idea — and for the arrogance that came after it — he will spend another ten years trying to cross a stretch of sea that should have taken him three weeks. Here is what that decade costs him. Every...

Embark on a spellbinding voyage with "The Kid's Odyssey," the perfect introduction to Homer's classic tale for young readers aged 8-12. This beautifully illustrated book reimagines the legendary odyssey of Greek hero Odysseus as he faces mythical monsters, enchanting sirens, and the wrath of the gods on his quest to return home. After the Trojan War, Odysseus dreams only of reuniting with his beloved wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus, in Ithaca. But the sea god Poseidon has other plans, casting Odysseus into a world of wonder and danger that will test his bravery, wit, and ...

⭐ Over 1 Million Pages Read ⭐ Amazon Top 10 New Release ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Brutal, addictive, and devastatingly romantic. I could not stop reading.” Three gods want her. Olympus wants her dead. Nyx was mortal until Zeus fell and the Fates marked her as heir to the throne of Olympus. Now the gods are furious a human has been chosen. To claim the throne, Nyx must survive the Trials—ancient rites carved into divine bone. Monsters hunt her through sacred arenas. Prophecy coils around her fate. And every step toward power pushes Olympus closer to war. But the greatest danger may be the ...

The sequel to Daughter of Sparta thrusts warrior Daphne and her love interest, the Olympian god Apollo, into the middle of the Trojan War in an epic YA fantasy reimagining of Greek mythology. A year after saving the powers of Olympus by defeating Nyx, the Goddess of Darkness, Daphne is haunted...

Are you ready to embark on an epic journey into the world of gods, heroes, monsters, and legendary adventures? 100 Fun Facts About Greek Mythology takes you on a thrilling exploration of ancient Greek myths, uncovering fascinating facts about Greek mythology that will inspire curiosity, wonder, and imagination. From the mighty Olympian gods like Zeus and Athena to courageous Greek heroes and legends like Hercules and Odysseus, this book brings the magical world of gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures to life! Whether you’re a young reader, a teen adventurer, or a fantasy fan, you’ll ...

Brave Heroes, Wondrous Monsters, and Gentle Adventures for Little Ones Greek mythology comes alive in ten short, soothing stories made just for ages 6-9. The heroes are kind and clever, the monsters are exciting (never nightmarish), and every tale ends with a warm little lesson. Perfect for snuggly bedtime read-alouds. 🦁 Heracles gives a gentle giant lion a great big hug 🛡️ Perseus outwits Medusa with a mirror-bright shield 🐉 A clever torch trick calms the many-headed Hydra 🐶 A friendly belly-rub for Cerberus, the three-headed dog 🎵 Orpheus and his magical song that soothes...

One of Kirkus Reviews' Best Fiction Books of the Year One of the Financial Times' Best Fiction Books of the Year One of The Times' Best Novels of the Year AN INSTANT UK BESTSELLER “Barker’s vision of a world shaped by violence, a key theme in all her fiction, is equal to the...

The long siege is ended. Troy lies in ashes. The black ships of the Greek war-host set sail for home – but for King Odysseus of Ithaca, the return voyage holds hazards far greater than any he faced in the Trojan War. A sequel to Black Ships Before Troy, Rosemary Sutcliff’s retelling of The Odyssey transforms Homer’s complex epic poem into a traveller’s tale with a cast of men, magicians and monsters: the flesh-eating Cyclops, the deadly enchantment of Circe and Odysseus’s battle to regain his wife and long-lost kingdom.

Ten Famous Greek Myths — Beautifully Illustrated for Young Readers Spark your child's imagination with the timeless tales of ancient Greece. From Prometheus bringing the gift of fire to Theseus and the maze, this gentle collection retells ten favorite myths in simple, vivid language — softened just right for children ages 6–9 and perfect for reading aloud. Inside you'll find: ⚡ 10 famous myths — Prometheus, King Midas, Pandora, Daedalus & Icarus, Arachne, Theseus, Persephone, Pegasus, Atalanta, and Athena's gift to Athens 🏛️ Short and vivid — each story about 2–3 minutes ...

The instant #1 New York Times bestselling series! Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Alexandra Bracken, this richly imagined retelling of the Greek myth of Styx, goddess of the underworld river, is an immersive novel-in-verse from world-renowned poet Nikita Gill. Beginning a generation...