Greek Myths For Children

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.

When a giant fox terrorises the city of Thebes, a skeptical wanderer decides to help out so that the Regent can pay for his adventures in gold. But will he manage to catch the uncatchable beast, when the only man who knows anything is a grumpy old man who transforms people that bother him, when the Oracle tells of his involvement - despite Tryx not believing in such things - and when the dead bodies keep piling up with every passing day? This story is based on the myth of the Teumessian Fox and the Laelaps Dog.

A collection of four great listens that explore the life and legends of ancient Greece. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Immerse your children in the fascinating world of ancient Greece with three classic Greek myths, written especially for children, and one non-fiction history about the ancient Greeks.

The story of Demeter and Persephone was all about a mom’s undying love for her daughter. This story also creates a “reason” for the change of seasons. Of course, in the ancient times, such a reason was acceptable due to the lack of scientific truths. Myths are powerful stories created out of the need to explain certain phenomena. Have a happy listen!

Mythology is important because it explains where the origins of ideas come from. Take note that different cultures have different beliefs. This book, for example, features the story of Cronus. It explains the strength of a mother’s love and the consequences of trying to run away from the fear of retribution. Will your fourth grader understand the story of Cronus? Find out today!

In Greek myth, Aphrodite was so beautiful that her beauty often led to wars and rivalry. Her origins have been trivial and her existence unreal. However, the Greeks created temples for her and worshiped her. She was assigned as the goddess of love and beauty. Learn more about Aphrodite in this book of mythology stories for kids. Enjoy!

Errol longs for just a single day to pass that doesn't require him to put his life in danger. His desire for a respite, however, is complicated by two things: the arrival of a mysterious troupe of performers and the appearance of a bloodthirsty creature that kills its victims in a horribly gruesome fashion. Now Errol must determine what connection - if any - exists between the troupe and the killings, as well as find a way to stop the monster before the body count goes any higher.

It is both amazing and wonderful that so much of the richness of our language and our moral education still owes a huge debt to a Greek slave who was executed over 2,000 years ago. Yet "sour grapes", "crying wolf", "a dog in a manger", "actions speak louder than words", "honesty is the best policy", and literally hundreds of other metaphors, axioms, and ideas that are now woven into the very fabric of Western culture all came from Aesop's Fables.

When barbarians invade Rome, Miranda the cat and her daughter Punka must find a safe place to hide from the chaos. They make their way through the burning city, collecting motherless kittens as they go. At last they reach the Colosseum, but even there, danger lurks! How these fortunate felines survive to become the noble ancestors of the cats of modern Rome is all due to the cleverness of the cat they come to call Miranda the Great, Queen of the Colosseum!

Ever since Medusa unwittingly crossed her school’s resident mean girl, her life has been hell. If only she could keep her distance from Perseus who has a knack for always being in the wrong place at the right time. But rivalry goes too far when a curse that can destroy the village is cast. Only the favor of the gods can reverse it, but the gods are vengeful and not always forgiving.

The world is connected, and so are our stories. In this book, adapted for audio, we're introduced to short versions of Aesop's Fables as they're told in various corners of the globe.

In Greek mythology, Ares and Athena fought in battles. But if you look closely, their battle actually represents force vs. Wisdom. When you’re reading myths, you have to take note of the hidden meanings behind certain acts. Each god and goddess symbolizes a virtue. Every myth reflects the culture of Greece. Listen to this book today!

Greek mythology often spoke of monsters. These could either be good or bad, depending on the story. But like all other characters, the monsters of Greek mythology hold meanings. Meet some of the most popular monsters, what they do, and how they shape myths. You will be learning a lot from this book. Grab a copy today!

The Greeks sure thought of pretty wild stories, don’t they? This book, for instance, tells how Zeus ate his wife, Metis. Amazingly, Metis lived - but how? There are so many curious events in this big book, so your child will surely have a blast going through each of them. Have fun listening!

Wouldn't you know it, right when the trusty Time Warp Trio is about to go on stage in the school play, the script gets knocked into The Book, and Joe, Fred, and Sam come face-to-face with Cerberus, the mythological three-headed dog of Hades. And the drooling guard dog isn't the worst of their problems: The guys have landed smack in the middle of a feud between the gods of ancient Greece and some really ugly monsters.

Bellerophon and the winged horse Pegasus launch into the blue sky in search of the dreaded three-headed Chimera, but will success go to the hero's head? Orpheus, devastated by the death of his wife, Eurydice, dares the dangers of the kingdom of the dead in an attempt to bring her back to life. Echo loves Narcissus but he only loves himself: a story that can only end in sadness.

Winner of the Newbery Medal, Cynthia Rylant has also received the Caldecott Award and numerous other honors. In The Beautiful Stories of Life, Rylant vividly retells the Greek myths of Pandora, Pygmalion, Narcissus, Perse­phone, Orpheus, and Psyche. Exploring classic themes of love, destruction, vanity, and redemption, these tales will introduce young listeners to the exciting world of Greek mythology.

Ovid’s got a lot on his mind, and he pours it all into the pages of a notebook. Inspired by his namesake, he wryly records his classmates’ dramas as modern-day Roman mythology. There’s Sophie and Caleb, the Psyche and Cupid of cyber-couples; poetic Paula, who pursues filmmaker Franny like Apollo chasing Daphne; and graphic-novelist Duwayne, a Proserpina shuttling between divorced parents. Meanwhile, Ovid hides his own Olympian struggles and a disturbing secret.

Sans cesse en quête d'aventures et afin de s'enrichir, Sindbâd décide de prendre la mer, devenant commerçant "d'île en île et de mer en mer". Chaque fois le marin est soumis à l'imprévu d'un naufrage, qui l'entraîne alors dans des aventures fantastiques à la rencontre de l'île-baleine, l'oiseau rukhkh, les singes et le monstre noir, le vieillard satanique ou encore la rivière aux trésors... Durant sept jours les invités de Sindbâd de la mer, devenu vieux, viennent écouter le récit inouï des sept voyages dont il a été le héros.

A collection of the best-loved of Aesop's fables including: "The Fox and the Grapes", "The Hare and the Tortoise," and "The Town Mouse & the Country Mouse."