Matyszak, Philip
Summary: Who were the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome? What did they mean to the people who worshiped them? Although their time of widespread worship has long passed, the Greek and Roman gods have fascinated and inspired writers and artists for millennia. From Aphrodite to Apollo, Poseidon to Zeus, these are some of the most recognizable characters in Western culture, yet there is a much...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson 2022
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Summary: A Thracian slave in a Greek household, Rhaskos is as common as clay, a stable boy worth less than a donkey, much less a horse. Wrenched from his mother at a tender age, he nurtures in secret, aided by Socrates, his passions for art and philosophy. Melisto is a spoiled aristocrat, a girl as precious as amber but willful and wild. She'll marry and be tamed--the curse of all highborn girls--but...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD SCHSmith-Llera, Danielle
Summary: "From Zeus to Athena, read about the family of gods and goddesses that the ancient Greeks believed watched over them"--Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, A Capstone imprint 2015
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Summary: Presents an illustrated retelling of the birth of the Greek god Zeus and his war against his father, Cronus, and the Titans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 MEICopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J398.2 CAPMenzies, Jean
Summary: This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favorite myths as well as some you might not have heard before! Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The Twelve Labours of Herakles, and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humor and intrigue of the original tales.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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Summary: Describes the origins of the most important Greek myths along with the personalities and special powers of the major Greek gods and goddesses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books 2012
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Summary: A modern-day goddess of the moon, Artemis, journeys back to the seat of her immortal power in order to save her father and friends from a power-hungry cult.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orbit 2018
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC BROGunderson, Jessica
Summary: "Takes readers on a self-guided tour of the mythical war between the Olympian and Titan gods with each choice affecting the outcome of the story"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2017
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Summary: "Rhaskos works in the stables. Worth less than a donkey, much less than a horse. But Rhaskos is clever and talented, and beloved of his mother-who has been forced away from her son but is willing to do anything for him. Melisto is a girl. Wealthy, privileged, intended for a stifling marriage and dangerous childbirth. But first she is to spend a season serving Artemis, goddess of the hunt, as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: "Manhattan has many secrets. Some are older than the city itself. Winter in New York: snow falls, lights twinkle, and a very disgruntled Selene DiSilva prowls the streets looking for prey. But when a dead body is discovered sprawled atop Wall Street's iconic Charging Bull statue, it's clear the NYPD can't solve the murder without help. The murder isn't just the work of another homicidal cult --...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orbit 2017
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC BROSummary: Discusses the gods and goddesses of ancient Greek mythology.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Educational Publishing 2013
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Summary: "The gods of Olympus are the most colorful characters of Greek civilization: even in antiquity, they were said to be cruel, oversexed, mad, or just plain silly. Yet for all their foibles and flaws, they proved to be tough survivors, far outlasting classical Greece itself. In Egypt, the Olympian gods claimed to have given birth to pharaohs; in Rome, they led respectable citizens into orgiastic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt & Co 2014
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Summary: In Greek Mythology, you will discover the backstories of the heroes, villains, gods, and goddesses that enjoy popularity in today’s shows and films. With comprehensive entries that outline each character’s name, roles, related symbols, and foundational myths, you can get to know the roots of these personas and better understand the stories they inspire today. With this character-focused, handy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2021
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Summary: "A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, Can we do this anonymously? Because I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week. So begins Percy Jackson's Greek...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney-Hyperion 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FICTION RIOBuckey, A. W.
Summary: Greek Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Greek mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 292.1 BUCBracken, Alexandra
Summary: "Every seven years, the Agon begins. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals, hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god. Long ago, Melora Perseous fled that brutal world in the wake of her family's sadistic murder, turning her back on the hunt's promises of eternal glory. But now, two participants seek out her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company 2021