"I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths at the age of seven."—R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder.

Now updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-before-published drawings from the sketchbook of Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, plus an essay about their life and work and photos from the family achive.

In print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology—and continues to enthrall young readers.

Here are the greats of ancient Greece—gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters—as freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today.

No other volume of Greek mythology has inspired as many young readers as this timeless classic. Both adults and children alike will find this book a treasure for years to come.

“For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book . . . the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation.”—The Horn Book

“The drawings . . . are excellent and excitingly evocative.”—The New York Times

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"For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book . . . the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation."
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“The drawings . . . are excellent and excitingly evocative.”—The New York Times

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INGRI D'AULAIRE and EDGAR PARIN D'AULAIRE first met in Munich, where both were studying art. Ingri had grown up in Norway; Edgar, the son of a noted Italian portrait painter, was born in Switzerland and had lived in Paris and Florence. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to the United States and began to create the picture books that established their reputation as two of the twentieth century’s most important children’s writers and illustrators. They won the Caldecott Medal in 1940 for Abraham Lincoln.

During an extended trip to Greece, they studied and sketched the countryside, the people, and the architecture and artifacts of long ago. The result was D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths, the standard-bearer of mythology for children since its publication in 1962.

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CONTENTS

In Olden Times     9
Gaea, Mother Earth    10
The Titans     12

ZEUS and his Family    16
Hera      24
Hephaestus     28
Aphrodite     30
Ares      32
Athena      34
Poseidon     38
Apollo      42
Artemis      44
Hermes      50
Hades      56
Persephone and Demeter    58
Dionysus     64

MINOR GODS, Nymphs, Satyrs, and Centaurs  70
Prometheus     72
Pandora      74
Deucalion     76
Eos      80
Helios and Phaëthon    82
Selene      86
Pan      90
Echo      92
Syrinx      94
The Wild and Vulgar Centaurs   96
Asclepius     98
The Nine Muses     100
Orpheus      102

MORTAL DESCENDANTS OF ZEUS   106
Europa and Cadmus    108
Tantalus and Pelops    112
Danaüs, Perseus, and the Gorgon   114
Clever and Vainglorious Kings   123
King Midas     124
Sisyphus     126
Bellerophon     128
Melampus     130
Heracles     132
Theseus      148
Oedipus      158
The Golden Fleece    162
The Calydonian Boar Hunt   176
The Apples of Love and the Apple of Discord 178
Everything Must Come to an End   189

INDEX      190

Lexile Measure : 1070L
Grade Level : 3 - 7
Item Weight : 1.66 pounds
Paperback : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780440406945
ISBN-13 : 978-0440406945
Product Dimensions : 8.94 x 0.65 x 12.25 inches
Publisher : Delacorte Books for Young Readers; Reprint Edition (March 1, 1992)
Reading level : 8 - 12 years
Language: : English
ASIN : 0440406943

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aschneider512

Just lovely (and accurate!)

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018

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I purchased this as an end-of-year award for a high achieving student. I have a classics degree and teach Latin and mythology to middle schoolers. This book remains my favorite to read aloud and share with sixth grade students. They love the illustrations and storytelling. I would absolutely recommend it to any older elementary or middle school student who loves a great tale!

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Great Book

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017

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I ordered this years ago for my first child. 7 years later, we ordered another one. This is a good version of the Greek myths, with good printing and plenty of illustrations.

The Greek myths are integral to so much literature and films - children need a good foundation for future reading and this book gives that.

I recommend this book without reservation.

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Great Greek myth book! My favorite!

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016

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This was one of my favorite books as a child but after a few moves, I lost my copy. I found this and ordered it to share with my daughter, to teach her a bit about her Greek heritage. It is exactly as I remembered it- the colorful pictures and intriguing stories about the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece still captivate me. My daughter is 5, so the wording it a bit plain for her but she enjoys the beautiful pictures and asks lots of questions about each deity. I wouldn't call this an educational book but it was a big part of my Greek identity growing up and I like sharing that with my daughter, even if we're not Greek Orthodox.
I just think it's an interesting subject and this is one of the best books I've found regarding Greek myth. Might be better for an older child, maybe 8 or 9, but it's a straightforward read and wonderfully illustrated.
Highly recommend and happy with the price, as I've had trouble finding it elsewhere. It arrived quickly and in perfect condition!

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Tater

Great introduction to Greek mythology

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017

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This was a great book to prepare my son for our trip to Greece. He had a much better appreciation for the sights and was very excited when he saw the ruins in person.

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Will keep my 8-yr old entertained for hours reading the stories

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2017

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One of my 8-yr old favorite books. Will keep her entertained for many hours as she devours the myths and legends. She cannot wait to tell me about the different gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures described in the stories. The accompanying drawings are suitable for young children.
This book is also a perfect birthday gift for kids 7-10 to encourage them to read. I am now getting multiple copies to hand out as birthday gifts.

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Alfred Norris

One of the best books for young children ever

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017

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One of the best books for young children ever. This amazing book covers many of the most widely known Greek myths, but many lesser known stories too. It contains a mix of beautiful drawings that are both comic and sophisticated. The text is clear yet lyrical, while remaining easily understandable to young children. I can't tell you how many perfectly beautiful Saturdays I spent up in my room reading this engrossing book instead of riding my bike or playing games with other kids. And I don't regret it at all. Recently I was asked to give a parent a book recommendation for their 7-year-old child. Not only did I buy them this book, but I bought one for myself and relived the joy it gave me all over again.

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A gem and a classic

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2015

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A classic book on classic Greek mythology. I remember pouring over this book again and again when I was a kid and now, decades later, my kid is enjoying it too. It was the origin of my own ongoing fondness for Greek lore in general, and as I grew older, I recognized how relevant its contents remained, whether it be related to the days of the week, the names of planets and constellations, or the rich observations it makes of human nature and psychology. The book offers rich insight as to how ancient civilizations interpreted the world around them. I recommend this book as a primer for parents wanting to impart to their children a crucial aspect of Western civilization, so much of which remains with us to this day.

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Matt Briggs

Great for a younger audience

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2019

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My oldest son is 7 and enjoys reading every night before bed. He appreciates quick, imagination grabbing stories. This book does the trick. We can read a few pages from a story and he stays engaged. It is easy to pick back up the next time and not have to review to stay into the stories. Despite being quick and easy to read, these stories are more in-depth than other books on the same subject for kids his age. He enjoys the drawings as well. As an adult, I appreciate the book on many levels and will continue to read this with my other children. Solid purchase for the price and enjoyment factor.

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Ms.CriticalReviewer

Best book ever for children who can read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2018

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I loved this book as a child, so bought it for my daughters 9th birthday. She also adored it - we have read the whole book through and she wants to start again. Highly recommend this book - the stories are timeless and will be referenced throughout life, and yet are fascinating for children as well, and the illustrations are breathtaking and make you think.

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Andrew

My favorite book as a child, excited to share it with my son.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2019

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An older copy of this book was given to me when I was about about 10 years old. It was my favorite book for many years, I must have read some of the stories hundreds of times.

The illustrations are beautiful and evocative. The language is well graded for children but not too simplified; some books gloss over the nuance of the myths.

I'd forgotten about this book until I read Neal Stephenson's 'Fall' and it brought back all my memories about the book. I've bought this copy for my son, who is still a bit young to read it on his own, but I look forward to reading it to him at night.

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M. Morrison

The best I could buy.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2016

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I searched widely for a book suitable for a 10 year old to introduce her (properly and in a literary way) to the stories of Greek Mythology. This outshines all the others I looked at. I have always regretted that I was not introduced to these stories at her age - I hope this book will give her many years of pleasure and insight.

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A classical education in an era of bubblegum media.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2019

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Bought for my 10 year old granddaughter and she is enjoying it so far. As a fan of Harry Potter she likes the mystical and magical elements of the tales. A good introduction to greek myths but it’s a pity there is no children's version of Ovid’s Metamorphoses.

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Great book for kids!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2016

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There are kids that hate reading, mostly because we are living in the era of technology. My son avoids reading at all costs. I have bought many books hoping he will find that one that will really interest him and finally, I found it, the 'D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths' . He loves it, I am a happy mother. I highly recommend it! Easy to read and captivating.

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I have ordered this book as used in very good condition, come far from very good condition but ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2017

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I have ordered this book as used in very good condition, come far from very good condition but still on time.
Book is great it tells the story of the greek gods in very comprehensive way, I read them to my children as a bed time stories. I would definitely recommended this book to everyone. It is easy to "digest" , nice pictures size of the book is not handy , not for travel, it is stay at home on the shelf kind of book.

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Superb superb superb book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2012

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This is one of the BEST books I have ever come across. It is just absolutely brilliant - some people criticise these Greek myths because of the large number of difficult names but if you take it easy and take time pracising the names together [which is a laugh] it gets easier and more enjoyable. The stories are perfect in length and each has a moral and there is lots and lots to learn here. Highly recommend this magnificent work and thanks a lot to the other people who recommended it.

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A beautiful book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2020

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It's beautifully illustrated and written. A sheer joy to read and share with my otherwise reluctant learner for a daughter!

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Wonderful.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2017

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I read these stories to my young daughters and they love them. A wonderful introduction to a completely different way of seeing the world.

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Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2018

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Bought for grandson to try and get him off of his computer.

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My daughter loves this book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2012

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I ordered this book for my 10 year old daughter who is studying Greek Myths at school. She hasn't put it down since it arrived! It's a great first introduction to the subject. The text is easy for a child to interpret and the illustrations are beautiful and colourful. I have even read through it myself and have also enjoyed reading it out loud to my younger son as an educational bed time story. Only complaint is that the last 30 or so pages in the book were somehow put in upside down and back to front, so when we get as far as page 162 we have to turn the book around! Well, i suppose it makes it unique! :D Overall we love the book and I'm sure my kids will still be looking at it in years to come when it's dropping to bits and the cover is hanging off.

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... than the other books I bought (though they were good too). Which made re-reading them to my child ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2015

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The stories were more detailed and more full of the story than the other books I bought (though they were good too). Which made re-reading them to my child more fore filling for both of us and gave us more to talk about as we re-discovered each individual story.

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Beautiful book!

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Beautiful book!!! The illustrations are stunning!

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Charming and engaging

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Essential introductory inspiration to Greek mythology; I loved it as a child and I hope my children will come to relish it too

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Great introduction to Greek Myths

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2014

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After reading lots of Percy Jackson books, I wanted a book which would show pictures and some background story to the gods and legends. This was perfect for DD age 10 years to learn from.

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