Young Adult Mythology

Discover the captivating world of Greek mythology From the primordial emergence of the universe from Chaos to the end of the heroic age, this book chronicles the complete sweep of Greek mythological tradition that has shaped Western civilization for over 3,000 years. Journey through fifteen engaging chapters that explore the greatest stories ever told: The Birth of the Gods: Witness the dramatic rise of Zeus and the Olympians as they overthrow the Titans in an epic battle for control of the universe. Meet the twelve major gods—from wise Athena to passionate Aphrodite—and discover their ...

The Trojan War has been over for nine years, yet Odysseus, one of its greatest heroes, is still trying to return home to his wife and son. Along the way, he faces the cyclops Polyphemus, the witch Circe, the rage of the sea god Poseidon, and the passage between the six-headed monster Scylla and the whirlpool Charybdis. Once home, he must defeat the suitors, young men who are courting his wife and taking over his house. He must conquer them all to reclaim his position as the paramount chieftain of Ithaca. Over 2,700 years ago, the Ancient Greek epic called the Odyssey chronicled this ...

The northern mountain village offers protection from the threat of dragons, but is a difficult place, especially for a misfit like Jason Dreshen. His days are spent hunting for food for his family, praying for warmth, and trying to hide his strange silver eye that grants him dragon sight. When a stranger visits during the local Freedom Festival searching for a different kind of dragon, everything changes.

In this stunning reimagining of Greek myth for fans of Circe and Lore, Nikita Gill showcases the underworld and its chthonic deities in all their glory, weaving a gripping story about the young goddess coming of age within their midst. Hekate sings the story of its eponymous heroine. Born into a...

Here are the great stories of the Heroic Age, from the myths of the making of the universe to the death of Heracles. Set against the colorful background of Greece and the Aegean, the adventures of heroes such as Perseus the Gorgon-slayer, Dionysus, Theseus, and Jason and the Argonauts once again come to life.

At Mythos Academy, everyone knows exactly who I am: Rory Forseti, Spartan girl and the daughter of Reapers. Even though I fought alongside my cousin Gwen Frost to save the mythological world from Loki and his evil Reapers of Chaos, I'm still the most hated girl at the academy because of all the horrible things my parents did. I had hoped that this school year would be different, but the other kids just won't let me forget about my parents.

The daughter of King Zeus of Olympus lived a small life. The least of his sons and daughters, hers was not the moon, or love, or battle…so low that she should have more rightly been numbered among his demigod children. Kore lingered at the edge of the feast hall, watching the great gods and goddesses revel. Too useless to sprout the grain with the nymphs, she followed her mother, Demeter, through the fields and made the flowers bloom, and she wasn't even too good at that. But what she liked best was when she was allowed to wander the woodlands and towns of the mortal world alone. It was ...

Back in the Mix: Lucy Cole: Sleepwalker Extraordinaire Meet Lucy Cole, the original animal whisperer and the guardian of Iphigenesis. She's been training hard with the legendary Titans, (yes, those Titans!) and learning the ropes of her new gig. But her life is not all sunshine, rainbows, and dodging Titan traps down in Tartarus. While her dream of being adopted by Elodie is on the horizon, there's a teeny, tiny glitch: Lucy keeps sleepwalking into a mysterious world with no GPS signal or gate key. It's filled with weird ruins and creatures that wouldn't even or the poster children for a ...

Indian Mythology is a treasure trove of fascinating stories that blend adventure, wisdom, and spirituality. 365 Ganesh Kathayein opens the doors to this magical world, introducing children to the timeless tales of Lord Ganesha—India's most beloved deity. Each story is crafted to be short, engaging, and filled with values that are as relevant today as they were in ancient times. The episodic nature of the audiobook makes it easy for young listeners to enjoy one story a day, sparking curiosity and love for Indian culture and literature.

In a world teetering on the edge of destruction... Sambeth, a girl with mysterious flaxen hair, saves a young woman from a brutal sacrificial ritual, only to find herself pursued by a relentless Earthborn giant and his Fallen Angel father, Proximus. Fleeing on the back of a powerful shimerith, Sambeth and her companion race into the forbidden Endless Forest, a wild, untamed land teeming with primordial beasts and deadly secrets. There, they encounter Sem and Amis, members of a hidden family guarding mankind’s last hope. Led by Noesh, a man with divine knowledge, the family is hunted by ...

What can one Taino boy do against a man determined to conquer an empire?Horses, sailing ships, Mayans and conquistadors... Unbroken has been hailed as “a great read for all ages!” Felipe Ferrer's young life is turned upside down when Hernan Cortes rides into the Ferrer stable yard. Cortes, planning his expedition to Mexico, is in desperate need of horses. When Felipe’s father refuses to sell his prize stallion, Majesty, Cortes cheats him out of the horse and sends Ferrer to prison. To save Felipe from the same fate his father arranges for the boy to go along with Cortes as Majesty’s...

Danger looms when a former priestess sails to the realm of the dead to find her fallen lover, only to discover the gods she thought she defeated are preparing for war. Iona Night-Singer thought she’d overthrown the gods. Her mortal rebellion eked out a painful victory by using the gods’ own...

Mercenary Casia Greythorne cares about two things: completing whatever her latest job is and earning enough coin to buy the expensive medicine that's keeping her mentor alive. So when the king himself offers her a job, she can't resist the massive reward he offers - even if it means working with Captain Elander, the arrogant, mysterious right-hand to that king. Her partner may be infuriating, but at least their mission seems simple and quick enough: investigate the origins of the strange plague that's been ravaging their empire, help find a cure, and then call it a day.

★ Norse Mythology for Kids ★Step into the thrilling world of Norse mythology — gods, monsters, and epic adventures await! Travel to the land of Vikings, gods, and legendary heroes, where Asgard towers above the mortal world, giants roam the earth, and every story is packed with action, magic, and excitement. Perfect for kids and tweens, this book brings ancient Norse myths to life with fun storytelling, vivid illustrations, and jaw-dropping facts. 👉 Meet the mighty gods and fearless heroes: ✅ Odin – the All-Father, wise ruler of Asgard ✅ Thor – thunder god with his ...

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A young man suffering from loss inherits a legacy of legends. What will he do with it? Before the mighty Pendragon Arthur, the legendary sword Excalibur called upon other warriors to aid the magic realm of Annwn. Now, the sword calls upon a new Pendragon in the modern era, seventeen-year-old Ryan Walker of Fort Collins. However, Ryan scarcely knows this himself. He is still burdened by his mother's passing when monsters known as the fomori attack him and Kate Anderson, leaving the unknowing Pendragon and his new acquaintance with a mystery to unravel, one connected to glowing crystals, a ...

Growing up in the caverns underneath the colosseum is anything but ordinary for a Roman teenager like Noemi. Helping her father train wild beasts for the emperor’s extravagant shows and being feted with romantic gifts from her noble fiancé, hers is a life few girls could imagine. But despite her good fortune, Noemi is beginning to doubt her upcoming wedding, which could threaten what she desires most—to train as a gladiator. While Noemi loves the lions beneath the colosseum and the bloody shows above, her sister, Livia, is a contrast in extremes. If Livia can’t be an enviable Vestal ...

Five deadly Trials. An ancient, sinister evil. One lost witch with the power to save the world. Welcome to Asylum. Twelve-year-old Hayden Black has never been normal, that much she knew, but when her father is abducted by demons, she learns just how remarkable she truly is. Not only is she a witch, but Heaven’s angels have chosen her as the next Salem Witch, destined to protect the world from evil… if she can survive the deadly Salem Witch Trials first. Now Hayden must traverse the magical world of Asylum and learn to use her powers. If she doesn’t master all five elements — air, ...

In a corner of time, long before our own days began, there exists a land of myths and marvels, of heroes and philosophers, a peculiar place known as Ancient Greece. If you're picturing solemn philosophers debating the meaning of life, warriors with abs that could grate cheese and mythical gods with too much time on their hands, you're not entirely wrong. But A.C. Dunne's "Ancient Greece: Those Old Greek Guys Knew a Thing or Two" isn't about to serve you the same reheated tales from your school days. Instead, imagine a world where events often take peculiar turns and facts occasionally wear ...

"A nerdy Indiana Jones meets Percy Jackson!" MYSTERY, FORBIDDEN LOVE, AND GRAND ADVENTURE. The legendary Hall of Records waits, undiscovered since ancient Egypt... Young Gavin's afflicted life has never involved deciphering illusions concealed in shadow and light, unearthing the dead, or exhuming sunken tombs in crocodile-infested waters. Yet Gavin often dreams of what could have been–if only a consuming disease didn't restrict his aspirations. Instead, fear caused him to pursue what others deemed appropriate, and he committed an unforgivable mistake. But after receiving a letter from his...