Greek Myth Fiction

Sometimes it feels like Oddonis can’t do anything right. Especially compared to his literally perfect twin brother, Adonis. But this time, Oddonis has really messed up by accidentally turning his father, the all-powerful king of the gods, Zeus, into a giant baby. Now, it’s up to Oddonis to assemble a team of his odd friends - Mathena, Gaseous, and Puneous - and journey to the underworld to get the curse reversed. Along the way, Oddonis will have to overcome a series of dangerous obstacles, his obnoxious brother, his own self-doubt, and the horrible scents of his best friend.

Epic Journeys Reimagined: Discover the Untold Stories of History's Most Powerful Women Step into the world of ancient epic and discover the untold stories of the women who shaped ancient myth and history. In The Other Odyssey: Women's Epic Journeys you'll encounter legendary figures like Penelope and Helen, as well as lesser-known but equally fascinating figures like Briseis, Penthesilea, and Creusa. Explore the lives and journeys of these extraordinary women: Penelope: The weaver whose cunning and resilience kept her kingdom safe. Briseis: A queen turned war prize, who navigates the ...

Would you like to learn how Egyptian’s believe the world was created? Are you interested in learning about Egyptian gods and goddesses and the role they play in the universe? Egyptian mythology is made of stories and beliefs that come from ancient Egypt. It describes the actions of the gods and goddesses as a way to understand the world. The beliefs of these stories played an important role in ancient Egyptian religion. These myths can be frequently seen in Egyptian art and writing, especially in short stories and religious material.

This audiobook on Greek mythology will take you on a captivating journey, so you can experience the enjoyment of the entertaining stories while also learning about the Greek myths that lie at the roots of Western language, culture, and civilization. Explore the captivating myths of the Greek gods and heroes.

"Vous a-t-on jamais parlé des pommes d'or qui mûrissaient au jardin des Hespérides ? Ah, quelles pommes, le boisseau se vendrait à un bon prix si l'on en trouvait dans nos vergers d'aujourd'hui. Mais leur greffe est perdue..."

La Chimère, effroyable monstre à la tête de lion et à la queue de serpent dévore tous les êtres humains qu'elle rencontre. À l'opposé Pégase, le célèbre cheval ailé suscite l'admiration de tous. Le jeune héros Bellérophon parvient à dompter, avec l'aide d'Athéna, l'animal merveilleux. Ensemble, ils vont affronter la Chimère.

Les Gorgones, aux têtes auréolées de serpents et aux ailes écaillées ont le pouvoir maléfique de changer quiconque les regarde en statue de pierre. Persée, qui doit ramener la tête de Méduse, seule Gorgone mortelle, doit faire preuve de ruse et de courage pour éviter d'être pétrifié. Mais les dieux Hermès et Athéna l'accompagnent dans cette redoutable épreuve.

Le Roi Midas veut que se change en or tout ce qu'il touche : tel est son profond désir, tel est son vœu le plus cher, tel est son feu sacré en quelque sorte. L'or qu'il désire posséder ne sera-t-il point le foyer de tout plaisir et de tout pouvoir ? Car tout s'achète, en effet ; et qui veut devenir ou devient riche est tenté de tout posséder et séduit par le plaisir et le pouvoir illimité. Seule compte la satisfaction de son désir démesuré de possession.

From genetic engineering to the eternal complications of family, from fear of the future to the cruel world of the English boarding school, Haddon showcases masterfully how we are subject to the same elemental forces that obsessed the Greeks. Whether describing Laika the Soviet space-dog on her fateful orbit, or St Anthony wrestling with loneliness in the desert, his astonishing powers of observation are at their height when illuminating the thin line between human and animal.

I've turned traitor and spy. By the end of this, someone big is gonna die. I hope it's not me. My sister, Mavis, is going to be put on trial. Mr. Zee is certain to find her guilty of helping the monsters in their war against the gods. And then he’ll kill her. I can’t let that happen. So when I find out about a sword capable of wounding him, I set out to the collect the pieces. With the sword in hand, I’ll convince him to step down and free Mavis. Or get killed trying.

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.

Aesop's Fables are more than 3,000 years old and still have meaning today. You can enjoy listening to fables and try to think about the meanings or morals. Not everyone has the same meaning for a fable. Many possible meanings are given for each fable.

The story of Odysseus is one of the greatest tales ever told. Odysseus is a Greek hero who sails to take part in the Trojan War but encounters monsters, nymphs, gods and heroes on his travels. Learn about his adventures and his quest to return home to his beloved family. This book joins the award winning Early Myths collection.

Myths and legends form the foundation for all cultures. The Greek and Roman myths were early tales created to explain the world and are now inextricably woven throughout music, art, film, theater, literature, politics and daily life. Thousands of years old, these myths continue to inspire and intrigue. Myth: Dreams of The World, keeps these stories vibrant with new recordings by an intriguing array of artists including Iggy Pop, George Clinton, Lori Carson, Suzanne Vega, Lemmy, Jaron Lanier, and more.

De la serie Mitología para niños, de Shackleton Kids, llega el audiolibro que narra la historia del héroe que realizó el viaje más increíble que jamás se haya visto. Vagó durante años a lo largo y ancho del mar Mediterráneo, y aunque tuvo que enfrentarse a todo tipo de dificultades y amenazas, incluyendo monstruos, cíclopes y horribles criaturas, nunca perdió la esperanza de llegar a su destino. El deseo de regresar a casa y volver a abrazar a su mujer y a su hijo fue siempre más fuerte que cualquier obstáculo.

Die Nacherzählungen der griechischen Mythologie sind ein unerschöpflicher Fundus von Weisheiten und Geschichten - auch noch 30 Jahre nach der Erstveröffentlichung. In dieser Hörbuchbox sind drei Bände der "Griechischen Sagen" von Dimiter Inkiow enthalten. Mit neuem, modernem Cover und zusätzlichem Checkerwissen.

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.

Caught in a deal with the King of the Underworld, Medusa must learn to embrace her power and conquer the darkness in her own mind to protect the dark gods and free herself from the ties that bind her. Reconciling the truth of the past and accepting control over her future, she discovers the strings of fate aren't so easily unraveled. Hades and Poseidon play games with her life, but with the help of new and old allies she pushes to reclaim her destiny for herself.

Hypnos and Jen aren’t married long when they realize something’s missing: They both want to have a child, especially when they see how happy Therese and Than are with their twins. But the creation of new gods is against the rules, and they aren’t willing to give up their immortality. Hermie and Hestie never asked to be demigods. Unlike others of their kind, they aren’t interested in going on quests and being the center of a world-changing prophecy. But when Zeus learns of Apollo’s vision, the hunt for Prometheus begins.

After the Battle of Meridian, new blood and old warriors face unforeseen challenges as one war ends in triumph and another conflict looms. Stories you'll love to hear again and stories you will hear for the first time await in a stand-alone Sacred Band anthology that follows the Stepsons where they've never been before. Tales of risk and glory, past, present and future, figure in the latest Sacred Band novelized anthology that includes the new title novella, The Fish the Fighters and the Song-girl. Tempus and his Sacred Band won the battle of their dreams, but now the time has come to count...