{"product_id":"classic-myths-mary-catherine-9781419113345","title":"Classic Myths","description":"Classic Myths by Catherine, Mary is a comprehensive collection of some of the most popular and enduring myths from ancient Greece and Rome. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Greek mythology and the second part on Roman mythology. Each section begins with an introduction that provides historical context and background information on the myths, followed by a series of retellings of the most well-known stories. These include tales of the gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, and epic battles between good and evil. The retellings are written in a clear and accessible style that makes them easy to understand and engaging for readers of all ages. The book also includes beautiful illustrations that bring the myths to life and help readers visualize the characters and settings. Overall, Classic Myths is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about the fascinating world of Greek and Roman mythology. Whether you're a student, a teacher, or simply a lover of great stories, this book is sure to captivate and inspire you.\"\"As soon as she had gone, this wee baby turned over, lifted his head, and, seeing the door of the cave ajar, put out his hand. Touching the sides of the cradle, he sprang out like a boy ten years old. Slipping through the doorway, Mercury ran quickly down to the river bank near his home. A river tortoise was in his way. His tiny toes tripped over it and he fell. Vexed to be stopped by such a slow, clumsy creature, Mercury dashed it on a rock and killed it. Then he threw it into the river and watched the fish feed on its flesh. It seemed but a minute before the empty shell drifted to his feet. Mercury picked it up and felt sorry for what he had done.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary Catherine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1419113348\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419113345\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/17\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.22d","brand":"Mary Catherine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49000196243711,"sku":"9781419113345","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/classic-myths-mary-catherine-9781419113345","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}