Roman Historical Myths

Boxed set of the complete "Gates of the Underworld" series of Greek mythology romance, including: Wrath of the Gods (Book #1) In this addictive Greek Mythology Romance series, I face the wrath of Ares, the god of war, who wants me dead. My life has been a facade of beauty for 250 years, but when my sister Janie dies, everything changes. Seeking help from my mother, the goddess Aphrodite, I embark on a perilous journey to the underworld. Along the way, I encounter Adonis, Queen Azhrea, and a host of challenges. Can I survive and confront Ares, who seeks revenge on my mother? Relics of Ruin (...

Aimed towards students and enthusiasts alike, Greek and Roman Myths and Legends will provide you with a detailed survey of the spiritual beliefs and fascinating tales of the world's most intriguing ancient societies.

Dreams and destiny in the land of the Great Goddess. Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller, Jennifer Saint and Natalie Haynes. Four thousand years ago, Crete is a land of contrasts. The mountains are wild and forbidding and people live and toil there vulnerable to disaster and sudden death. Yet on the coast, a new world is arising. As a young woman in the high mountains, Talita knows nothing of the opulent and sophisticated civilisation developing in the cities of the coast. Yet when her uncle sells her and she is taken to the city of Mulia she seizes the chance of a new life. Mulia is famous...

When first published, Walker’s versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey attracted attention for the quality of the writing. Multi-award-winning author Gillian Cross makes two of the greatest stories in the world come alive for children in her strong, clear, deceptively simple retellings, which are faithful to the spirit and structure of Homer’s epic poems, and this new bind-up in a friendly format comes complete with an introduction.

This reissue of the 1919 classic combines the immortal stories from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey into one glorious saga of heroism and magical adventure. Beloved by generations, Padraic Colum's masterful retelling of these epic adventures is remarkably fresh, consistently spellbinding, and unmatched for its richness and poetry.

Gaius spent a lifetime fighting for the glory of Rome and her gods, but what he was taught as a child was tarnished by the harsh reality of life. Through the loss of love and friends Gaius hardened his heart and became the consummate Roman Soldier seeking nothing but the honor of his name. In a most unusual place and most unexpected way Gaius' longing for glory was filled by a greater glory than he could have ever known. From the wars in the forests of the Germanic north to the harsh desserts of Palestine he rises in rank to Centurion: from glory to glory. From myth to majesty. From fortune...

The first three books in the "Gates of the Underworld" series of Greek mythology romance, including: Wrath of the Gods (Book #1) In this addictive Greek Mythology Romance series, I face the wrath of Ares, the god of war, who wants me dead. My life has been a facade of beauty for 250 years, but when my sister Janie dies, everything changes. Seeking help from my mother, the goddess Aphrodite, I embark on a perilous journey to the underworld. Along the way, I encounter Adonis, Queen Azhrea, and a host of challenges. Can I survive and confront Ares, who seeks revenge on my mother? Relics of ...

If you're looking for a collection of Roman myths that speaks to all ages then keep listening....Feats of strength and skill, monsters, magic, divine interventions, and the overcoming of impossible odds by larger-than-life figures all feature in this audiobook. The Roman myths contained in this collection will be brought to life so all the details are more than merely a bunch of dry facts. Not only does this audiobook offer captivating stories for you to enjoy, but it also gives you impressive knowledge about history.

From a smelly watering hole deep in the heart of the Serengeti to the ferocious clamor of the Colosseum, join Julius Zebra and his motley menagerie of friends as they gear up to be...GLADIATORS! Only if they win the love of the Roman crowds will they win back their freedom. But do Julius and his pals have what it takes to succeed in a world where only the meanest and toughest survive?

The Adventures of Odysseus is the story of what happened after the Trojan War when Odysseus, the most cunning of all the Greek heroes, left Troy and made his way back home to his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus. It was first told by a poet named Homer nearly 3,000 years ago and is retold in this new version especially for younger listeners.

Bound by destiny, Melisto and Rhaskos - Amber and Clay - never meet in the flesh. By the time they do, one of them is a ghost. But the thin line between life and death is just one boundary their unlikely friendship crosses. It takes an army of snarky gods and fearsome goddesses, slaves and masters, mothers and philosophers to help shape their story into a gorgeously distilled, symphonic tour de force.

Everyone is searching for Mason. Zeus sent Hermes, and the Oracles have used their magic, with no success. A sparkle of hope arises when Eris, the goddess of Chaos, sends an invitation to her wedding engagement party. She’s holding Mason hostage, and Skylar and her friends only need permission to enter Eris’ world to rescue him. At the party, Eris gives them one condition: In exchange for Mason, they must travel to the Land of Reverse and bring back the bottle of gold water King Midas used to wash himself free of his gift.

Griechische Sagen für Kinder vom Kinderbuchautor Ares Papadopoulos ist das Standardwerk, um Kindern zwischen 6 und 12 Jahren die Klassiker der griechischen Antike näherzubringen. Er hat es geschafft, einen einzigartigen Erzählstil zu entwickeln, der einerseits die komplexen Mythen kindgerecht darstellt und gleichzeitig die Spannung und die Moral voll erhält. Denn jede dieser Geschichten ist für Kinder pädagogisch wertvoll und äußerst lehrreich - und das seit Jahrtausenden.

Alekos wants to be a mighty Greek soldier like Achilles! Despite being too small to fight, he stows away on a military ship. When an opportunity to ask his hero how to learn bravery and be a fierce warrior arises, will he be brave enough to take it?

When 12-year-old Rhianna and her younger sister, Eleri, are thrown out of their home by their cruel stepmother, they must find food and shelter. Appealing to King Prasutagus in the name of the goddess Morrigan, they are rejected - but then Queen Boudica takes them into her household. As Rhianna settles into this new life, she learns that there's not only kindness in Boudica - there's a darkness waiting to be unleashed, and the Romans will suffer for their crimes against her. A great battle is looming....

The iconic adventures of Tempus, the Riddler, and his Sacred Band. Relive the earliest adventures of the Sacred Band through the eyes of Nikodemos, his right-side companion, as Niko seeks his spirit's balance on Bandara's misty isles. Five iconic Sacred Band stories from a world of thieves, plus tales available nowhere else, make up this volume. Join the Stepsons from their earliest days. Publisher's note: Parts of this work have been published in similar form in several volumes of the million-selling Thieves World® series and in the Sacred Band novel, Beyond Sanctuary.

After the deadly trick of the Wooden Horse and the destruction of Troy, the hero Aeneas sets sail with a small number of refugees to find a new homeland. Among those travelling with him are Nisus and Euryalus. Only boys when they flee their burning city, they are teens by the time they reach their destination. During their seven-year quest the two have trained to be warriors, and formed an unbreakable bond. Now, united by a desire to prove their bravery, the two friends decide to go on a daring night raid through a sleeping camp of hostile warriors.

Several of the best-loved Roman myths are gathered in this one beautiful abridged collection, from “Romulus and Remus” (which tells how Rome came to be) to “Cupid and Psyche”, “Oedipus and the Sphinx”, and more.

Elaine ist zum Ranger befördert worden, während sie gleichzeitig ihre neue himmlische Heil- und Feuermagie entwickelt. Doch Kerberos, ihr Verlobter, der alles tun würde, um sie zurückzubekommen, wirft einen langen Schatten. Die gesamte Gesellschaft würde nichts lieber tun, als sie zu zermalmen und sie daran zu erinnern, dass sie ein Mädchen und ein Mensch zweiter Klasse ist. Endlos viele Dinosaurier streifen umher, auf der Suche nach leckeren Teenager-Snacks. Und nun wird Perinthus auch noch von einer tödlichen Seuche heimgesucht, die jeden Tag Hunderte von Menschen tötet.

History is written by the victors. But what if it was written by the witnesses. This trilogy of gripping historical fiction explores three moments when the world changed forever, seen not from the thrones of power, but from the lives caught in their shadow. In ancient Rome, the story behind the creation of the Jesus myth reveals how belief can be shaped, repurposed, and weaponised. In revolutionary France, the downfall of King Louis XVI unfolds through passion, fear, and the quiet inevitability of collapse. In Nazi Germany, the horror of Dachau is witnessed not through statistics, but ...