Jeffrey, Gary
Summary: Myths that stem back to ancient times continue to answer ageless questions, offer moral guidance, and entertain those hearing the tales. Some of the most enduring myths have come from ancient Greece, Egypt, and Rome. This volume not only introduces readers to these dramatic myths, but also makes readers feel like they are a part of the stories with captivating graphic-novel inspired...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 292.1 JEFLukidis, Lydia
Summary: "It's a battle of the hunter versus the warrior! Roman goddess Diana reigns over nature, fertility, childbirth, and the boundary between Earth and the underworld. The Greek goddess Athena is known for her wisdom and courage in battle. If these two goddesses were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Diana's and Athena's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 292.2 LUKPeters, Stephanie True
Summary: "When young hero Jason sets out to claim his rightful throne, he faces many challenges along the way. The most difficult of all? Capturing the Golden Fleece. Thankfully, he has his fellow heroes-the Argonauts-by his side. Find out if Jason and his pals succeed in their quest in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 PETBriggs, Korwin
Summary: Before there was Batman, Wonder Woman, or Black Panther ... there was Indra, Hindu king of gods, who battled a fearsome snake to save the world from drought. Athena, the powerful Greek goddess of wisdom who could decide the fate of battles before they even began. Okuninushi, the Japanese hero who defeated eighty brothers to become king and then traded it all for a chance at immortality....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing Co. 2018
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1 available in Adult, Call number: J292.13 ACCLukidis, Lydia
Summary: "Get ready for a battle to rule the underworld! The Greek god Hades is the king of the underworld and has power over the souls of the dead. But the Egyptian god Anubis also claims to rule the underworld and protect people's souls. If these two ancient gods battled it out one-on-one, who would come out on top?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Take a step into the fascinating realm of gods and goddesses, mythical warriors, and legendary kings and queens. Explore the creation stories of world's great cultures, let yourself be gripped by the classic hero narratives like the legend of King Arthur or the adventures of the Monkey King, or shed a tear over heart-rending tragedies such as the devastating tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 201.3 MYTLukidis, Lydia
Summary: "It's a battle of the leader of gods versus the god of the sun. The Greek god Zeus controls the skies and can shape shift as he wishes. With his connection to the sun, the Egyptian god Ra provides life, warmth, and growth. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Zeus's and Ra's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 202 LUKLukidis, Lydia
Summary: "Who will become the queen of the underworld? Norse goddess Hel watches over the soulds of those who die of sickness or old age. Meanwhile, Greek goddess Persephone can communicate with the dead and represents the change of the seasons. If these two goddesses clashed, who would come out on top?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2024
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Summary: "It's a battle of the clever troublemaker versus the great thief. The Norse god Loki loves creating chaos wherever he goes, showing his power by stirring up trouble for the gods. The cunning Greek god Hermes serves as a messenger to the gods and Zeus's personal thief. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Loki's and Hermes's strengths and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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Summary: "It's time for two gods of war to clash! The Norse god Odin is the Allfather and the god of war. He uses his wisdom to guide him in combat strategy. Meanwhile, Ares, the Greek god of war, uses his brute strength and fighting skills to be an unstoppable force in battle. If these two gods faced off on the battlefield, who would come out on top?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 202 LUKLukidis, Lydia
Summary: "Who will win this battle of famous beauty? In Asgard, the Norse goddess Frig rules over marriage, motherhood, family, and prophecy. Meanwhile, the Greek goddess Aphrodite reigns over love, beauty, and fertility. In this battle between two powerful ancient goddesses, who will come out on top?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2024
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Summary: The Greek myths are among the world's most important cultural building blocks and they have been retold many times, but rarely do they focus on the remarkable women at the heart of these ancient stories. Stories of gods and monsters are the mainstay of epic poetry and Greek tragedy, from Homer to Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, from the Trojan War to Jason and the Argonauts. And still,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Perennial 2022
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 292.1 HAYFreeman, Philip
Summary: "Most people have heard of the Celts--the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by the ambition of empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Western Europe. Despite the pervasive cultural...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 FREPeters, Stephanie True
Summary: "Hercules is the ultimate Greek hero-just ask him. But to redeem himself, he must complete a series of dangerous missions given to him by his scheming cousin. It's up to Hercules to prove his strength and wit. Find out if he succeeds in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 PETJohnston, Basil.
Summary: Manitous are mysteries and spirits - the essences - that infuse and safeguard plants and animals, including humans, in all aspects of life. The tales of the manitous are simple in narration and complex in spirit, rich with incident and detail, and attempt to explain the mysterious ways of the natural world. Here are wily tricksters, timorous tree spirits, wise grandmothers, seductive maidens,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 299.783 JOHPeters, Stephanie True
Summary: "The Greek goddesses can be competitive-especially when it comes to being "the fairest." When Aphrodite, the goddess of love, wins the title, it kicks off a ten-year battle between the Greeks and the Trojans. Find out who comes out on top-and how the Trojan horse came to be-in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 PETGregory
Summary: A reproduction of the author's classic retelling of the heroic tales of Celtic mythology, Gods and Fighting Men, includes the original preface by poet William Butler Yeats and a pronunciation guide to Gaelic names and places.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Courage Books 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.22 GREO'Connor, George
Summary: "Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, Jotnar, and more! Travel the burning rainbow bridge to Asgard where Odin, king of the Aesir, surveys his realm. His thirst for knowledge drives him ever onward, but nothing is learned without sacrifice ... In Asgardians, George O'Connor's highly kinetic illustrations bring these gritty and astonishing tales of war, betrayal, and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press 2024
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Summary: "The discovery of cells--and the reframing of the human body as a cellular ecosystem--announced the birth of a new kind of medicine based on the therapeutic manipulations of cells. A hip fracture, a cardiac arrest, Alzheimer's, dementia, AIDS, pneumonia, lung cancer, kidney failure, arthritis, COVID--all could be viewed as the results of cells, or systems of cells, functioning abnormally. And...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2022
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Summary: "Hades, king of the Underworld, has his eyes on a potential bride-Persephone. When he forces her to live with him, Persephone's mother, the goddess of nature, is not happy. Soon, Earth falls into ruin. In order to set things right, the Greek gods and goddesses must make a compromise. Learn Persephone's story in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capstone imprint 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 GUNWilliams, Dinah (Dinah J.)
Summary: Profiles for over eighty gods and goddesses from over thirty pantheons from all over the world, illustrated by artists from those cultures. Filled with family drama, heroic deeds, impossible feats, battles and magic, stories have been used to address life's biggest answers for centuries.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 201.3 WILSummary: "From tales of creation and the very first humans to apocalyptic battles at the end of time, Myths of the World brings together 240 of the most thrilling stories every [sic] told. ... Passed down through the ages, these myths remind us of our connection to the earth and to each other. They weave a compelling spell over the imagination and help us to make sense of our universe and of ourselves...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Watkins Media Limited 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 MYTAdler, Laure.
Summary: A selection of sixty powerfully seductive women, from Biblical times to the present day, featuring mythical and real heroines. The most memorable stories throughout history feature a powerful, seductive woman who has an irresistible hold over the man in her life. The alluring Cleopatra, like Helen of Troy, inspired lovers to the battlefield in a brave display of loyalty. Eve and Pandora...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flammarion 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 704 ADLOvid
Summary: Ovid's poem brings together an array of mythological tales, ingeniously linked by the idea of transformation, often as a result of love or lust, in which men and women find themselves magically changed into new and sometimes extraordinary beings. Beginning with the creation of the world and ending with the deification of Augustus, Ovid interweaves many of the best known myths and legends of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blackstone Audiobooks 2008