Creation Stories in Greek Mythology: ISBN 978-1-60152-958-9 / eBook: 978-1-60152-959-6
Gods and Goddesses in Greek Mythology: ISBN 978-1-60152-964-0 / eBook: 978-1-60152-965-7
Heroes in Greek Mythology: ISBN 978-1-60152-968-8 / eBook: 978-1-60152-969-5
Monsters in Greek Mythology: ISBN 978-1-60152-970-1 / eBook: 978-1-60152-971-8
Natural Phenomena in Greek Mythology: ISBN 978-1-60152-972-5 / eBook: 978-1-60152-973-2
School Library Journal, November 1, 2016
Gr 7 Up– With numbered source notes for each chapter and a nicely annotated set of suggestions for further reading and websites, these are scholarly discussions useful for homework purposes or deeper study by serious readers of mythology. Each book opens with a map of ancient Greece (circa 500 BCE) and a substantial introduction to some of the human interactions with the gods and the meaning and development of the myths in Greek sociology, intellectual life, and art. The five chapters that make up each volume cover many aspects of the mythical subjects and stories, as well as material on Greek history. The themes within the titles interconnect many of the characters and stories, and there’s a fair amount of overlap among the books. All include a few handsome annotated images and many small insets noting Greek words and their modern counterparts.
VERDICT Deeply informative yet interesting selections for students of mythology.
Recommended.
Creation Stories in Greek Mythology: ISBN 978-1-60152-958-9 / eBook: 978-1-60152-959-6
Gods and Goddesses in Greek Mythology: ISBN 978-1-60152-964-0 / eBook: 978-1-60152-965-7
Heroes in Greek Mythology: ISBN 978-1-60152-968-8 / eBook: 978-1-60152-969-5
Monsters in Greek Mythology: ISBN 978-1-60152-970-1 / eBook: 978-1-60152-971-8
Natural Phenomena in Greek Mythology: ISBN 978-1-60152-972-5 / eBook: 978-1-60152-973-2
School Library Connection, November 1, 2016
This fascinating, informative series introduces hundreds of the mythological gods, heroes, and creatures who once were thought to control all aspects of natural phenomenon as well as many human behaviors. Stories are told dramatically, usually in abbreviated form, which relates them to the life of the early Greeks who created, embellished, and believed them. Later recognized by Greeks as just exciting stories, they continued to function as a guide to leading a good, honorable life. Examples are provided of how these myths continue to enrich Western sports, art, literature, and language. Comments by scholars and photos, often of famous paintings of these gods, enrich the basic text. These books may appeal to fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympians and serve as an entry point into the world of the myths. The series can enrich classes in Western history and creative writing. Bibliography. Index.
—Anitra Gordon, Educational Reviewer, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Recommended.