Nothing that is in a series, maybe even preferably nonfictional, as i would like to read a book that gives the general idea about pretty much all of greek myth regarding the gods and heroes and stuff. After renewing the book several times, i bought it, and at 6 she still loves it, as does her 4yearold sister. The orchard book of first greek myths orchard myths. It touches on myths that are usually not very well known.
Here are ten of the greatest and bestloved greek legends retold with warmth and humour for young children and illustrated with bright, friendly artwork. The result was daulaires book of greek myths, the standardbearer of mythology for children since its publication in 1962. This excellent collection of 16 favourite greek myt. First published in hardback by orchard books, an imprint of hachette book group in 2003, it has become a favourite with many schools and families exploring ancient greek myths with children aged five to eight. This book combines a retelling of greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developed. Buy the orchard book of first greek myths orchard myths uk ed. In light of that, here are 5 books that draw from the greek mythological influence but put their own twist on the age old stories of antiquity. Long ago, at a time when the world was new, men lived happy and contented. The ancient texts we call greek myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient greece. This is a beautiful collection of the classic greek myths, which have been simplified very well. Best books about greek mythology for a starter this year i started to be very interested in mythology and know i came here to have some books about greek mythology recommended about everything or maybe the books from the most important stories heracles, perseus and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Celebrating the 21st birthday of this highlyrespected introduction to the bestloved greek stories, this new edition is generouslyl reformatted and has a beautiful new cover. These wellknown tales, including the adventures of jason, theseus and odysseus and the stories of icarus and king midas, are retold for todays children by talented storyteller geraldine mccaughrean, with glorious illustrations by emma chichester clark.
Aug 23, 2007 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Retold by master storyteller, geraldine mccaughrean, with full colour artwork throughout, this is an. The orchard book of greek myths hardback book people. However, the language is a little too abstract for the intended audience. If i wanted to learn about greek mythology, what would be. This inventive 1994 novel retells the myths of antiquity and puts modern ramifications on those stories and actions. Whether its a modern retelling of greek mythology with teenagers in place of demigods or short stories where mythological mermaids lure fishermen to their demise. Apr 05, 2011 isnt the factor of greek mythology that it rather relies on the myths that they believed so which you may in easy terms be writing down. Daulaires book of greek myths daulaire, ingri, daulaire, edgar parin on. The medusa, slain by perseus with a little help from the gods. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. The orchard book of roman myths by geraldine mccaughrean. The greek myths book of this same publisher is much better written.
Aug 18, 2016 i loved the percy jackson series when it first came out. The orchard book of greek myths geraldine mccaughrean. Also, i like the look of the book that i have, it has artwork from a greek vase, so i recommend looking at a bookstore for one. Lovereading view on the orchard book of greek myths. Geraldine has written many books for orchard, including,the orchard books of greek gods and goddesses,the orchard book of roman myths, andthe orchard book of stories from the ballet. Orchard greek myths by geraldine mccaughrean, emma chichester. Explores the greek understanding of chaos as open space and eros as the metaphysical attraction of two forces.
A retelling of popular greek myths, including pandoras box, king midas, and the wooden horse. It combined both my love for ancient history and mythology with story and fantasy. Read about how paris judged who was the fairest goddess of all, how the city of athens was named and how dolphins were created. D aulaires book of greek myths lesson 10 minor gods, prometheus pp. Listen to the wonderful journeys and adventures of these ancient greek gods and heroes. Jun 02, 2015 while it might not be true that theres nothing new under the sun, modern literature does like to refer back to or borrow from various cultural myths to make a modern point. The orchard book of first greek myths by saviour pirotta. Daulaires book of greek myths by ingri daulaire, paperback. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people. Geraldine mccaughreans elegant retellings continue to keep children captivated.
What are the best books on greek mythology, which are not. Mar 06, 2010 what are the good greek myth books around. If i wanted to learn about greek mythology, what would be the. From the creation out of chaos and the birth of olympians to the labours of hercules, the trojan war and odysseuss return, robert graves superb retelling of the greek myths now published for the first time in a single volume in paperback has long been acclaimed as the definitive version. Its helpful when you already are very familiar with the myths and can keep the stories straight, and then the variants are really interesting. These stories concern the origin and the nature of the world, the lives and activities of deities, heroes, and mythological creatures, and the origins and significance of the ancient greeks own cult and ritual practices. I have recently used this book as impetus for the year 5 topic on ancient greece and we particularly focused on the myths in the beginning and pandoras box, theseus and the minotaur and. Some greek mythology books dont really just tell the stories, they just talk about the themes and stuff, but others have the actual stories. The complete world of greek mythology book depository. Simple, easy to read stories about memorable characters such as prometheus he gave fire to humans and the world hasnt been the same since, pandora and her box of trouble should. Daulaires book of greek myths by ingri daulaire penguin books. Ingri and edgar parin daulaires book of greek myths. Not only does calasso have a way of beautifully crafting and retelling these classic stories, but also the book is filled with wonderful insight and. All the famous greek gods and goddesses feature in these legendary stories.
The orchard book of first greek myths orchard myths s. From sources scattered throughout ancient literature graves used a novelists skill to weave a. Jenny downham, january 2011 guest editor, chose this book. Oct 10, 2015 daulaires book of greek myths by ingri daulaire and edgar parin daulaire audiobook excerpt duration. The orchard book of greek myths by geraldine mccaughrean. Greek gods heroes were not the most exemplary role models with regards to behavior and some of the myths have rather grim endings. In print for over fifty years, daulaires book of greek myths has introduced generations to greek mythologyand continues to enthrall young readers. Favorite greek myths the light which comes from the sun, while helios was the god of the sun itself.
This book shares the greek myths, many of which i have never heard of before. Best books about greek mythology for a starter this year i started to be very interested in mythology and know i came here to have some books about greek mythology recommended about everything or maybe the books from the most important stories heracles, perseus and medusa, etc. Ages 712 learn about 12 popular and beloved myths in this exciting, action filled book. Meet theseus and the minotaur, odysseus, pandora, king midas and a whole cast of largerthanlife characters in a series of extraordinary adventures. Daulaires book of greek myths paperback march 1 1992 by ingri daulaire author, edgar parin daulaire author 4. As a gracekeeper, callanish administers shoreside burials, laying the dead to their final resting place deep in the depths of the ocean. See all 24 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jan 04, 2006 the ancient texts we call greek myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient greece. Daulaires book of greek myths by ingri daulaire and edgar parin daulaire audiobook excerpt duration. Greek mythology, trojan war, heracles greek mythology, odysseus greek mythology, argonauts greek mythology, mythology, greek. For orchard emma illustrated the orchard book of greek myths in 1992 and in 1997 the orchard book of greek gods and goddesses.
I was given a book of greek myths by my brother for my 11th birthday, i reread it so many times it fell apart in my hands and all these years later, i. Discover the drama and thrill of sixteen classic ancient greek myths in this glorious story collection. Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient greeks and a genre of ancient greek folklore. A complete and enjoyable text which ive read since i was 8 and never stopped.
With its lavish illustrations, detailed genealogical tables of gods. I checked out a stack of greek myth books from the library when my eldest daughter was 4, and this one was the one she liked the best. However, this book was well done with the stories being told in a very accessible way for children. Gaimans book doesnt drop until february, so weve got time to kill reading other brilliant books on norse myths until then. A large format reprint of an introduction to the gods and goddesses of ancient greece. Emma chichester clark trained at the chelsea college of art and the royal college of art before becoming a fulltime illustrator. May 23, 2015 i also like the greek myths by robert graves, in which he lists variants of each myth. Orchard greek myths by geraldine mccaughrean, emma. Modern scholars study the myths in an attempt to shed. Some are translated into everyday english and some are a little hard to read. This book also includes some of the more common myths. This giveaway is sponsored by the gracekeepers by kirsty logan for readers of the night circus and station eleven, a lyrical and absorbing debut set in a world covered by water. I also like the greek myths by robert graves, in which he lists variants of each myth. A wonderful 21st anniversary edition of this classic collection of sixteen favourite greek myths.
Choose from 338 different sets of vocabulary greek myths daulaires book flashcards on quizlet. I was given a book of greek myths by my brother for my 11th birthday, i reread it so many times it fell apart in my hands and all these years later, i can still recall the stories vividly. It features classic illustrations, an elegant bondedleather binding, distinctive gilt edging, and a satinribbon bookmark. Feb 8, 2014 explore bookbesotteds board based on greekroman mythology. Buy the orchard book of greek myths hardback by geraldine mccaughrean. Zeus, hera, apollo, paris, aphrodite, athens as well other largerthanlife characters. I have just recently started to be interested in greek mythology, and im wondering what are the good books around. Both books have been retold by awardwinning writer geraldine mccaughrean, who has retold a number of the orchard collections. Its the same gods as in the greek myths, but the names are different and some of the stories are different. Oct 03, 20 geraldine has written many books for orchard, including,the orchard books of greek gods and goddesses,the orchard book of roman myths, andthe orchard book of stories from the ballet. Daulaires book of greek myths lesson 8 hades, persephone.
The orchard book of first greek myths is a bestselling childrens book by saviour pirotta, illustrated by jan lewis. Gods behaving badly by marie phillips what if the mighty gods of olympus were alive in the modern era and. Throughout, the author draws upon the latest research into ancient greek storytelling, presenting the material in an attractive, accessible and authoritative style. See more ideas about chapter books, books and greek and roman mythology. Geraldine mccaughreans elegant retellings continue to.
Ages 10 and up this mythology handbook is overflowing with interesting facts and activities that will fascinate those with an interest in the stories of greek heroes, gods and goddesses. Learn vocabulary greek myths daulaires book with free interactive flashcards. Here are the greats of ancient greecegods and goddesses, heroes and monstersas freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today. This wonderful collection of sixteen favourite greek myths captures all the magic of these timeless stories. Retold by master storyteller, geraldine mccaughrean, with full colour artwork throughout, this is an essential for every.
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