Greek Myth Fiction

Skylar Rome is supposed to be having the best summer ever before she heads off to college. Little did she know that her whole life was about to change while visiting her cousin. One of the Grand brothers she'd, Mason, saves her life right after meeting her when she nearly drowns at the beach due to unknown forces. Cool, collected, mysterious, and dangerously good looking, Skylar is drawn to him from the start.

Since the dawn of modern man, Erebus was Hades' secret weapon in the war between the immortal realms. Until Hades lost the minor god in a bet to his older brother Zeus. For the last 100 years, Erebus has trained Zeus's Siren warriors in warfare and the sexual arts. But he's never stopped longing for freedom. For a life filled with choice. And lately, he also longs for one Siren who entranced him during their steamy seduction sessions. A nymph he quickly became obsessed with and who was ripped from his grasp when her seduction training was complete.

The Olympians of Mount Olympus Pet Center have never faced a challenge quite like this. With Zeus the Mighty trapped in his palace by an all-seeing guard dog named Cerberus, it's up to his gaggle of gods and goddesses to figure out how to rescue him. Once the Oracle speaks, the critters know they must venture deep into the belly of the vast Underworld to find the powerful relic that can free Zeus. But with so many new faces along the way, who can they trust? Will their quick thinking and teamwork be enough to save Zeus and themselves?

When a powerful crystal egg is stolen, Kai and Delphi journey to Turtle Mountain to get it back. But nothing is as it seems, and the junior protectors meet their biggest challenge yet. In a race against time, Kai and Delphi must overcome their doubts to defeat an unexpected foe and protect Pineapple Cove in its darkest hour.

Our story begins with a challenge: The Trials of Hairy-Clees are only for the bravest and most awesome gods of all. Who among them will become the ultimate champion? The pets of Mount Olympus Pet Center are a true team: They conquer epic quests as easily as Ares the pug scarfs down mutt nuggets, and they vanquish enemies who are pricklier than the spines on Poseidon the pufferfish. But when a chicken named Hermes shows up one day, things take a turn, and before the team knows it, the Oracle has spoken and the mysterious Trials of Hairy-Clees begin!

Patrick Hunt's Myths for All Time presents twelve of the most timeless Greek myths retold in an affable, succinct fashion. These twelve myths, which have survived through the millennia, are made applicable today through Hunt's emphasis on the overriding message of each story. With foundations in ancient Greek scholarship, society, and philosophy, these stories have grown and taken new forms and thus remain relevant.

An island that shouldn't exist…A life he didn't know…A destiny that can't be escaped. There was no turning back. We were going to set into motion a revolution that could either save Atlantis or leave it destroyed in the process. Sixteen-year-old Trey Atlas' known life is a lie. While he was raised in Miami, Trey was actually born in Atlantis. Sent off the legendary island as a baby for his own safety, Trey is the only living heir to the Atlantean throne.

Lia is always prepared for battle, but being blackmailed into marriage by Prince Alexandros is a challenge too far. She has no choice. He’s holding her sister hostage to force her hand. But with this union built on betrayal and rage comes a contract. By the goddess’s law, the marriage must not be consummated. A relief to Lia. She’d rather commit regicide than fall into bed with a man she loathes.

Reviva el asombro y la fascinación de su infancia con la edición en español más exquisitamente ilustrada de las Fábulas de Esopo, ¡que incluye impresionantes obras de arte originales del aclamado ilustrador Charles Santore!

Quinn’s fire and the ancient tome might be gone, but with only one trial left in the Gwyllion Mountains, at least the worst will be over soon—or so she thinks. When a new betrayal reveals a shocking truth about her brother’s death, Quinn is blackmailed into keeping it a secret. Competing in the Trial of Strength is her last chance for redemption.

Quinn is back at sea—but this time, it’s dripping with secrets. After barely surviving the first trial in the Ethodine, Quinn wrestles with new mysteries as she enters the underwater world of the Nymphs--Aeron’s domain. As she prepares for the next perilous trial, Quinn struggles to keep her distance from Aeron and his gorgeous bride-to-be while also being desperate to solve countless questions: how is the ancient tome Hickory stole connected with her nightmares? Did Vale really have a romantic past with Aeron? And what is hiding behind Alys’ cold demeanor?

Storie di bambini così antichi... che nessuno li ha mai conosciuti! Come la piccola Ebe, che ama danzare libera sui prati; di Perseo, che taglia la testa all'orribile Medusa dimostrando coraggio; di Proserpina, costretta a scendere negli Inferi anche se il buio le fa paura, e del piccolo Zeus, che ingaggia una lotta terribile proprio con il padre Saturno.

Griechische Mythologie mit neuem Twist in tollem Venedig-Setting! Eigentlich hat Ava gelernt, ihre Wut im Zaum zu halten. Doch nun ist sie doch explodiert, und ihr Widersacher ist plötzlich wie versteinert! Als ihre Mutter davon erfährt, ist der Fall klar: Ava muss auf die Accademia del Forte, ein besonderes Internat In Venedig – und ihr Bruder Jax kommt gleich mit. Eine aufregende neue Welt tut sich auf: Ava lernt, dass auch die gruseligen Monster der griechischen Mythologie Nachkommen haben. Sie selbst stammt von Medusa ab! Mit den anderen Nachfahren soll sie lernen, ihre Kräfte zu kontrollieren.

Powerful Circe, daughter of the sun-god Helios, is sad to see Odysseus, King of Ithaca, depart from her island, Aeaea—but her heartbreak is eased after dolphins take her to Delos, where she explores a new love relationship. Circe has a strained relationship with her mother, Perse, but when she finally listens to Perse's encouragement to seek out the amphibian god Glaucus, she's glad she's heeded her advice. Together, the two embark on underwater adventures, and Circe shares with Glaucus her knowledge about the healing and harmful power of herbs.

Starke Frauen gab es auch in der Antike – Athene & Co. packen aus! Athene, Göttin der Weisheit und Tapferkeit, ist reichlich geladen. Immer wollen die Männer alles bestimmen, alleine regeln und von ihren Abenteuern prahlen, zum Beispiel der alte Grummelkopf Zeus oder der Trickser Odysseus. Doch damit ist jetzt Schluss! Denn schließlich gibt es im alten Griechenland genauso viele kluge Frauen, die spannende Abenteuer erlebt und mutige Taten vollbracht haben.

Das Buch ist die ideale Möglichkeit, Ihr Kind in die faszinierende Welt des antiken Griechenlands einzuführen. Die Thematik findet man zwar regelmäßig in Film und Fernsehen, doch leider wird meist nur oberflächlich an den Inhalten gekratzt. Dieses Buch ändert dies grundlegend. Ihr Kind erfährt nicht nur, wie die Menschen damals gelebt haben und wie die Gesellschaft aufgebaut war, sondern findet auch heraus, welche Errungenschaften der alten Griechen selbst heute noch von großer Bedeutung sind, wie zum Beispiel die Demokratie.

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The fourth book in a new time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest. When ten-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he releases Isis, a young Egyptian mummy who has been imprisoned for thousands of years. To break an ancient curse, the duo must travel back in time to find six hidden amulets - battling Gladiators, Knights, Greeks, Vikings, Pirates and Egyptian Warriors!

This story is excerpted from The Boy Who Shouted “Wolf!” But There Wasn’t a Wolf: And Other Tales by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth and homespun humor that the author is known for. Geoffrey Thomas introduces extraordinary characters in this fantastical tale based on Aesop’s fable.

A woman's envy is very much alive, even in the olden times! Case and point, you have the story of Minerva and Arachne.

An introduction to the Gods the Greeks worshiped, and the Heroes the Greeks adored.Western Civilization draws heavily from the Classical Greek period. Listen to these brief stories of the awesome Greek Gods, the mighty mythological Heroes, and the powerful men and events that influenced Classical Greek history.