Conejos Library District

Retellings of the ancient Greek myths, arranged in four sections: the Gods, Nature Myths, Demigods, and Fables. Includes a brief section on words from the Greek myths which are part of the English language.

Athena was the Greek goddess of war and wisdom. Athena explores the well-known goddess's backstory and how and why the ancient Greeks worshipped her.

Greek Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Greek mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.

An introduction to Greek mythology that shares the stories and myths about the Greek god Hades, god of the underworld.

An introduction to Greek mythology that shares the stories and myths about the Greek god Ares, god of war.

An introduction to Greek mythology that shares the stories and myths about the Greek god Hephaestus, god of fire, metalwork, and building.

An introduction to Greek mythology that shares the stories and myths about the Greek god Zeus, the king of the gods and the god of sky and storms.

"Hades was the Greek god of the underworld. Hades explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Greeks treated him with respect. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--

Who cut off Medusa's head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek heroes. Told in the funny, irreverent style readers have come to expect from Percy and enhanced with vibrant artwork by Caldecott honoree John Rocco. Covers larger-than-life personalities from the classic Greek stories...

Learn about the Greek god Hades, including what powers he was said to have and how those powers shaped people's lives.