First published in 1921, "The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles" by the acclaimed and award-winning children's author Padraic Colum is a classic retelling of the ancient mythological tales of Jason and the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece. Woven into this volume of Greek mythology are also the stories of the creation of the heavens and the earth, Zeus's battle with the Titans, Pandora's box, Persephone in the Underworld...

It's a battle of the hunter versus the warrior! Roman goddess Diana reigns over nature, fertility, childbirth, and the boundary between Earth and the underworld. The Greek goddess Athena is known for her wisdom and courage in battle. If these two goddesses were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Diana's and Athena's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup--.

Presents retellings of sixteen Greek myths, including the stories of Pandora, Daedalus and Icarus, King Midas, Jason, and Odysseus.

On spine & cover: D'Aulaire's book of Greek myths. Illustrated retellings of the myths about the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece. ISBN 0-385-07108-6

Includes stories showing how ancient peoples tried to make sense of the mysteries of life.

Myths and Legends of the Greeks is a fascinating collection of those classic tales, which contribute to the understanding of the literature of today. Simple, clear-cut language enhances these beloved favorites. Richly illustrated throughout by Rafaello Busoni.