Greek Myths

Description

This selection of 16 Greek myths provides tales of adventure, courage and mystery. Geraldine McCaughrean’s re-telling makes them accessible for Key Stage 3 pupils. Stories of adventure, courage and magic from ancient Greece. This wide selection of Greek myths includes the tales of:

• Perseus sent to fight a hideous monster with little hope of return
• Theseus who hunts down the terrible min0taur
• Jason who slays the dragon and saves the golden fleece
• Odysseus cunning plan to win the war of Troy
• Arachne the spinner who flaunts her talents to the gods with terrible consequences
• Heracles the strong, the lion slayer with twelve dangerous trials