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Greek Myths and Legends (Usborne Illustrated Guide)

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This is a good resource for information on Greek Myths, however the stories are retold in a rather drab manner which do not bring to life the characters. I would recommend Mary Pope-Osborne's retelling (Favorite Greek Myths) for further reading.

This book is absolutly wonderful. I have had a copy of it for years and I don't know what I would do with out it. Not only does it give clear information about common Greek myths, but it also has a wonderful "Who's Who" section in the back. Perfect for looking up things easily.

I had to do a report about Greek gods and godessess. I wasn't sure where to get these resorces until I came across this book. It was entertaining, humorous and very educational. If your ever having trouble finding info. on gods and godessesss, read this book! ? : > )

My parents gave me this book when I was 12, and I think I've read it more than 100 times! Beautiful illustrations, easy to follow guide to Greek Myths. I am now 26 and I still Love this book. I recommend it for children and young adults.

So much of Western Civilization developed from the Greeks, among other things; they invented democracy and abstract mathematics. Even their myths and legends survive, if you examine the Christian Bible closely, especially in the Old Testament, you can see the Greek myths and legends in an altered form. Therefore, no person can be considered educated without possessing some knowledge of the Greek mythology.

This book is an excellent primer on the beliefs of the Greeks, written specifically at the level of the middle school student. Even though it is only 64 pages long, it is generally complete, covering all of the major gods, monsters, myths and even the Trojan War. It would serve as a superb resource for courses covering mythology.

My experience was excellent. The book arrived in stellar condition. It arrived very quickly. I could not have been more satisified.

Beverly Dawn Elkin