Greek Myths

by Williams Marcia (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1991

  $13.09

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $3.49

  In this book you'll find eight favourite myths - the stories of Theseus, conqueror of the dreaded Minotaur; the mighty Heracles and his twelve tasks; the tragic lovers, Orpheus and Eurydice; Perseus, the Gorgon-slayer; the musician Arion and his rescue by the dolphins; Pandora and her little box of horrors; the feather-clad fliers, Daedalus and Icarus; and the weaving contest between Ariachne and the goddess Athene. Each of these tales has been retold in lively words and illustrated in dramatic cartoon style to make them accessible to children. Marcia Williams' is the author/illustrator of several picture books, including the retellings The Amazing Story of Noah's Ark ; Jonah and the Whale ; Joseph and His Magnificent Coat of Many Colours ; Don Quixote and Sinbad the Sailor , as well as her own texts When I Was Little and Not a Worry in the World .