The earth breeds giants and ogres of indescribable horror -- the heavens hold omnipotent gods and goddesses, abounding in courage, strength and wis...
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Dec 21, 2009
Isa
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Throughout the Greek Myths within “Heroes, Gods, and Monsters”, at least three invaluable attributes are discernible: Creativity, perseverance, and resourcefulness. Although the Greek Gods possessed many trepidations, their true values always surfaced during their mythical tribulations. Creativity is an important element in problem solving, and there was no better way for Hephaestus to kindle this creativity other than the through the arts. Hera, mortified to have brought forth such repugnant of
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Apr 24, 2009
Purplycookie
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Obviously written for a younger audience (compared to the compliation of Hamilton & Bulfinch) since most of the more obscure Greek myths (and in many cases, the more interesting ones) are left out entirely; of the myths which are included, only one version is presented of each, obscuring the fact that in many cases there were multiple versions of each myth, each version interesting and useful in its own right. Yet with simple language and direct verse, he quite excellently brings out a depth in
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Nov 17, 2009
Adonis
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I love this book! I've always had a thing for Greek mythology, and though i knew alot of myths, this book was refreshing and brushed on all the major greek myths. I really find it intresting how different books depict myths differently, usually i would excpect a myth to go one way and then something else happens which really kept me wanting to read more because i've made it my job to learn as much as i can about Greek Myths. All the myths were action pact, and there was alot of drama in the stor
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Mar 27, 2011
Sophia
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I was glad to see a quote from this pop up in a GR trivia question the other day, since I've been trying to figure out for years exactly which set of Greek myth retellings I read as a child and recognized the quote right away. After running out to buy and reread it, I can see why others feel these are more aimed at children, since the rough edges are polished off (Zeus "courted" Europa as a white bull??) and the more involved or adult-themed myths aren't included, but I still think thi
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Apr 22, 2010
Allie
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This is the book we read for my placement for school. It is an easy read with a lot of the essential stories of Greek mythology. It has the begining of the Olympian gods and goddesses. It has nature myths that include, Pandora, Psyche, Echo and Narcissus and others. The Demigod stories include Theseus (he fought the Minotaur) and Perseus (he cut off Medusa's head), plus the fall of Icarus. It includes the fables of Midas and his touch and Pygmalion.
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Oct 19, 2011
Laura
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I think this book is perfect for people who love Greek myths and all those fantasy stories of the Greek gods. This is why I love this book. I am a complete geek for Greek and love it.
I'm on page 58. These pages are the endings of the god stories. In the next chapter, the stories start talking more about nature.
Now I am in the "Nature Myths" part of the book and I like reading these because it explains things about nature that you kind of wonder about. Like why c More...
I'm on page 58. These pages are the endings of the god stories. In the next chapter, the stories start talking more about nature.
Now I am in the "Nature Myths" part of the book and I like reading these because it explains things about nature that you kind of wonder about. Like why c More...
May 15, 2008
At last i feel loved
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I liked this book because the gods tell about them and myths explaning why stuff are the way they are.
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Jul 02, 2011
Brad
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I've always loved Greek Mythology. The stories are always so amazingly poetic, so incredibly creative. I don't think anything since has been able to create such a fantastic world. I can see why it's often referred to as the Golden Age.
One thing I wonder though, is how many stories survived to this day? When reading them, I always get the sense that their intended audience has a much more indepth cannon at their disposal. This is the finest collection I've come across since the Edith More...
One thing I wonder though, is how many stories survived to this day? When reading them, I always get the sense that their intended audience has a much more indepth cannon at their disposal. This is the finest collection I've come across since the Edith More...
Sep 20, 2011
Nic
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This book is truly a fun, easy, and revitalizing way to stimulate your Greek knowledge. This book is child friendly but still filled with action young readers will be anticipating to get to the next story. Each story features a different tale with the spotlight on either a God, hero or legend to eventually relay some moral back onto the reader. Stories involving Icarus and the sun, Narcissus and well..himself, Pandora and her box, have stuck with me because of this book. It serves as a good intr
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Jun 26, 2011
Syd
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Good, and especially fun to read. It didn't provide me with much I didn't know, so if you're already a hard core mythology fan, this book will be like a book of fairy-tales that you've read before, but read again because you love it.
Most of the teens in my class liked it, even though they typically don't like reading. I like the way it's told in a storybook kind of way. It makes it more interesting to read and more like regular fiction.
Most of the teens in my class liked it, even though they typically don't like reading. I like the way it's told in a storybook kind of way. It makes it more interesting to read and more like regular fiction.
Sep 22, 2010
Rachel
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I love greek mythology! This book was great, and it was organized so that things made a lot of sense, which is hard to do with the myths, as they are all entwined with each other. I haven't heard a lot of these stories before, so it was exciting, and I couldn't put the book down. Another thing I liked was how Evslin included different versions of each story, and how he tied little bits and pieces of the story to the world today(mostly language).
Nov 05, 2011
Frank
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I first read this book back in High School 1997 and read it again recently. It is thee book that made me love and appreciate Greek Mythology. Unlike most mythology books the give you one version of each story not like ex.(Some say when Hercule died he went to the Underworld's Asphodel Fields or some say he went ascended to Olympus and became a god). And I liked that each books is chaptered by god, demigod, hero, or fable.
May 14, 2011
Brian
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I believe I read this one in junior high. A lot of the stories and the way they were told, specific turns of phrase and whatnot, all sounded very familiar. Great simple straightforward book of all "the hits" of Greek Mythology. I'm pretty sure it was this book that started my love affair with these stories way back when and it continues to stoke it even today.
Jul 06, 2010
Krista
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A nice, accessible compilation of some of the more well-known Greek myths written in original "translation" by Evslin, who felt the English translations with which he grew up were sorely lacking. Good read-aloud for younger kids and even read-alone for older ones who read chapter books, though D'Aulaires is probably, in the end, better and more comprehensive.
Feb 18, 2010
Afsana
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I loved this book. There is just much to learn about Greek myths. This book talks about the mythical spells and curses, differet types of Gods and their jobs, heroes and even monsters. I was amazed how beautiful these stories are and there are no limits for imagination. I would recommend this book to people who likes to read about ancient cultures.
Sep 02, 2010
Hannah-ISB
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I recently read this book for english studies. It iss very informitive on the subject of its title. I found the gods/goddess' and myths very interesting and it intrigued me. Some of the traditions and the stories and values each of them had, was mind blowing! I wouldnt read this in my free time, but for a research book, its very interesting.
Nov 23, 2011
Jessica
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At first, this book was very interesting, considering I had no previous knowledge of the greek gods and/or myths. About three quarters of the way through it though, I had to push to finish the book. It may have been because I ordered some new books that were sitting on my shelf waiting to be read but it was good overall.
Nov 12, 2011
Dayna
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A wonderful introduction to Greek mythology. It goes through the main gods, the nature myths (Echo & Narcissus, Pandora), the demigods (Perseus & Atlanta), and fables (King Midas). Evslin tells these timeless tales in a way that holds the reader and yet is faithful to the original Greek. A great little book.
Oct 20, 2011
Tyler
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This book was amazing because Im a person who likes to read books about greek mythology, and i love how the book has their own stories for each god, and how the books all end up tying together (mostly), and how they explain in great detail how they came to be, and what they are the god of, etc.
Oct 21, 2011
Avre
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Just basic stories of a bunch of stuff in Greek Mythology! I LOOOOVVVEEEE the Percy Jackson (Rick Riordan) series, and those books got me REALLY interested in Greek Mythology! So I got this book, and it's actually REALLY interesting! I really like it and I recommend it for all!
Oct 29, 2009
Shaquille
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This book is exceptional. it provides a summary of all the stories kids may ponder. It answers the questions one may have about little things, such as echos, reflections, and the reason for the seasons. I suggest that many people read this book; if not for fun, then for mere knowledge on Greek myths.
Feb 18, 2011
Douachee
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After reading this book I realized how much I loved Greek Mythology!! It's so interesting and mystical - I just am really fascinated by it! And this book gave me the stories that we what I needed to know, and it took me away to another world.
Jan 23, 2012
Shuojin
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The Greek Myths are very famous, and they are really interesting. I read Greek Myths when I was a child. This book is a good one, it was refreshing the major greek myths. It is easy to read. It is a great book.
Jan 07, 2010
Sarah W
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This book was intriguing yet awful and disgusting. I personally do not like the thought of people eating other people. I guess these are gods not people though. Still, not my favorite book that I have read recently.
Jan 27, 2009
Alyssa
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This book gives you an idea about myths...and what happened to make these myths beliveable...somewhat... Some of the stories are good, and some of them not so good. some are inperational too...
Feb 21, 2010
Carrie
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I saw this book in Barnes and Noble and remembered reading it in junior high/high school...and since I've been on a Mythology kick thanks to the Percy Jackson series, I thought I'd give it a revisit
Sep 03, 2010
James - ISB
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I read this for summer reading as a requirement for English class. This book gave me a basic understanding of the Greek myths and how they are important aspects in literature.
Aug 22, 2010
A very excellent book explaining different stories and beliefs of the Greek myths, I thought this book was very helpful in understanding the way Greeks go about life.
Feb 20, 2009
Libby
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we had to read this for school and i loved it and got really into it haha...we only had to read certain stories but i ended up reading the whole thing(:
Apr 11, 2010
nice intro to the complexity of the god myths of Greece. Cites all the major classic poetry as well. Recommended for fans of "The Odyssey" and "The Iliad."
