Bibliograph

Greek myths,, Olivia Coolidge ; illustrated by Edouard Sandoz

Type

Label

Greek myths,, Olivia Coolidge ; illustrated by Edouard Sandoz

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Greek myths,

Oclc number

303155

Responsibility statement

Olivia Coolidge ; illustrated by Edouard Sandoz

Summary

Retelling of familiar myths about nature and people under the following headings: Stories of the gods; Loves of the gods; Early history of mankind; Men's rivalry with gods; Love stories of the heroes; Adventure stories; Great heroes

Table Of Contents

Stories of the Gods: Trickery of Hermes -- Loves of Apollo -- Phaethon, son of Apollo -- Athene's city -- Arachne -- Origin of the seasons -- Mysteries of Dionysus -- Loves of the Gods: Cupid and Psyche -- Spring flowers -- Eternal youth -- Early history of mankind: Creation of man -- Coming of evil -- Great flood -- Men's rivalry with Gods: Niobe -- Daedalus -- Midas -- Love stories of the heros: Great Musician -- Love of beauty -- Fortunate King -- Pyramus and Thisbe -- Baucis and Philemon -- Adventure stories: Atalanta's lovers -- Killing of the Chimera -- Medusa's head -- Golden fleece -- Great heroes: Theseus -- Hercule

Target audience

juvenile

Classification