What Is Greek Mythology? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798217051021)

How did Zeus come to rule the sky? How did Poseidon become the god of the sea? Learn all about the myths and legends of Greek mythology in this dramatic history, featuring 16 pages of photos.

Celebrate ancient Greek mythology and civilization, where Heracles performed his twelve heroic feats and Athena defended the acropolis as the goddess of war and wisdom. For centuries, these tales were at the center of Greek society and religion. The legends of Greek mythology have been retold around the world in stories like Ovid's Heroides and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, influencing everything from ancient Roman culture to bestselling American novels of the twenty-first century. Including well-known tales of Medusa and Perseus, sirens, goddesses, and more, this book explores the vibrant stories that live on and inspire young readers to this day.

Author: Kathryn Waterfield,Who Hq
ISBN-13: 9798217051021
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 7.63h x 5.31w x 0.25d