The Golden Fleece And The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles (1921) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436527460)

The Golden Fleece And The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles is a book written by Padraic Colum and published in 1921. The book is a retelling of the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts, who set out on a quest to find the Golden Fleece. Colum's version of the story begins with the creation of the world and the birth of the gods. He then introduces the heroes who will embark on the quest, including Jason, Heracles, Orpheus, and Theseus. The book follows the heroes as they journey to the land of Colchis, where the Golden Fleece is kept. Along the way, the heroes face many challenges and battles with monsters, including the famous battle with the harpies. They also encounter the sorceress Medea, who becomes a key figure in the story. The Golden Fleece And The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles is a classic retelling of a timeless myth that has captured the imaginations of readers for centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology or epic adventure stories.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.

Author: Padraic Colum
ISBN-10: 1436527465
ISBN-13: 9781436527460
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 324
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.3
Point Value: 13
Interest Level: Upper Grade
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