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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 4
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Presents illustrated retellings of classic Greek myths, sharing the stories of Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, Athena, Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa, with sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster that link the tales to constellations, history, geography, and culture, and including profiles, a family tree, and other resources.
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Pub. Date
2023.
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Expand your knowledge about the culture of the ancient Egyptians and reveal the magic interwoven within their lives. Have you always been fascinated by ancient Egyptian culture? Do you want to learn about the type of magic they practiced? Do you want to incorporate ancient Egyptian magic into your new-age magic practice? The practice of magic played an enormous role in ancient Egyptian civilization. By studying how magic was viewed by those who practiced...
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Pub. Date
[2017]
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Everyone today knows about the gods and heroes of the ancient Greeks, such as Zeus, Hera, and Hercules, but how many people have heard of the Gaulish god Lugus or the magical Welsh queen Rhiannon or the great Irish warrior Cú Chulainn? We still thrill to the story of the Trojan War, but the epic battles of the Irish Táin Bó Cuailgne are known only to a few. And yet those who have read the stories of Celtic myth and legend-among them writers like...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"From monster-slewing heroes to ancient accounts of gods and goddesses from all around the world, such as Thor and Odin, the beautifully illustrated follow-up to Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts is a fun and fascinating journey through the realms of mythology, enthralling with tales of creation, legendary fables, gods and beasts.
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Hindu mythology is rich in detail yet, at times, features many contradictions. In this book, we are going to recount many favorite and classic stories of Hindu myths, gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters.
In this text, many famous stories are retold in a way that will allow you to understand the rich narrative that takes place, from the classic mythological stories that you can read and share with your family that teaches lessons of dharma to important...
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If you are planning to learn all you can about Chinese Mythology, then check this book out. It will give you insights into:
The story of Pangu and the creation of the Earth.
Nu Gua and the creation of mankind.
How Nu Gua repaired the sky.
Myths of the Chinese festivals
The two Classic Chinese Myths: The Monkey King and The Lady White Snake
Introduction to Chinese Gods and Sacred Creatures
If you are interested in culture and Eastern practices,...
Author
Pub. Date
c2015
Description
Greek Mythology is filled with interesting tidbits about the most popular heroes, gods and goddesses, as well as some little know facts and interpretations about their lives. You'll find timelines and the genealogy of the Immortals as well as the men and women who were subjected to their whims and used as pawns to further their intentions. It gives us deep insight into the philosophy of the "religion", into the minds of great thinkers of the time...
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Pub. Date
c2002
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Full of action, romance, betrayal, passion, violence, and tragedy, the timeless ancient Greek and Roman myths make great reading. With a cast of unique characters and unbelievable story lines, classical mythology explains phenomena such as creation, weather, nature, and the universe with unparalleled drama. The Everything Classical Mythology Book is an entertaining and educational guide that explains all the great myths and explores how they have...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Learn more about your favorite Norse gods, goddesses, and heroes with this collection of profiles that share the real stories behind the characters. With characters from Norse myths coming to life on the big and small screens, and in the pages of new and exciting fiction, this guide can give you all the details you need to understand your favorite heroes, villains, and powerful deities. With comprehensive entries that outline each character's names,...
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Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"In 'Greek Mythology,' you will discover the backstories of the heroes, villains, gods, and goddesses that enjoy popularity in today's shows and films. With comprehensive entries that outline each character's name, roles, related symbols, and foundational myths, you can get to know the roots of these personas and better understand the stories they inspire today"--Provided by publisher.
16) Ancient Greece
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Readers can journey back in time to ancient Greece in this visually stunning introduction to one of the world's founding nations that features fascinating information, statistics and facts showing how the ancient Greeks transformed our world.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Presents a study guide to Mary Pope Osborne's "Favorite Greek Myths," for students in grades six through nine, featuring sessions that correspond to different sections of the book, each with a synopsis, comprehension quizzes, and a preview of coming pages.
Pub. Date
2019
Description
"The story of Maya culture extends in an arc that reaches back nearly four thousand years, with the first small settlements being established around 2000 BCE, and ending with the gradual collapse of Maya cities beginning in the tenth century, which became complete with the Spanish incursions into southern Central American in the sixteenth and seventeenth centures. Unfortunately, the amount of information about ancient Maya myth and culture that still...
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