Here are twelve Greek myths, retold in an accessible style and magnificently illustrated with classic elegance.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
- Chariot of the Sun God
The Story of Phaeton and Helios
- The Golden Touch
The Story of Bacchus and King Midas
- Lost at Sea
The Story of Ceyx and Alcyone
- The Weaving Contest
The Story of Minerva and Arachne
- Apollo's Tree
The Story of Apollo and Daphne
- The Face in the Pool
The Story of Echo and Narcissus
- The Kidnapping
The Story of Ceres and Proserpina
- The Great Bear
The Story of Callisto and Arcus
- Journey to the Underworld
The Story of Orpheus and Eurydice
- The Golden Apples
The Story of Atalanta and Hippomenes
- The Four Tasks
The Story of Cupid and Psyche
- The Mysterious Visitors
The Story of Baucis and Philemon
- Gods, Goddesses, and Mortals
The Olympians, Major Gods and Goddesses
Other Gods and Goddesses
Mortals
Other Names to Know
Modern Words with Greek Origins
Who Wrote the Greek Myths?
Bibliography
Index
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