GREECE: Its History and
Mythology
An Annotated Bibliography
by Jodie Apeseche
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Adare,
Sierra. Greece,
the Culture. Crabtree,
1999.
ISBN:
0865053081 (paperback)
ISBN: 086505228X (hardcover)
A
cultural influence for thousands of years, this book highlights Greece's
mythology, theater, and famous writers, philosophers and artisans.
Adare, Sierra. Greece, the Land. Crabtree, 1999.
ISBN:
0865053065 (paperback)
ISBN:
0865052263 (hardcover)
Young
readers are introduced to this ancient land of rugged mountains and sunny
islands as well as its influential history, politics, and philosophy.
Adare,
Sierra. Greece,
the People. Crabtree,
1999.
ISBN:
0865053073 (paperback)
ISBN:
0865052271 (hardcover)
Colorful
photos feature the lives of modern Greeks in the busy cities, hilly
countryside, and sunny islands. Daily life in ancient times is also featured.
Aliki.
The
Gods and Goddesses of Olympus. HarperTrophy,
1997.
ISBN:
0064461890 (paperback)
ISBN:
0060235306 (hardcover)
After retelling the creation myth that explains how the Greek gods and goddesses came to live on Mount Olympus, Aliki offers a brief description of the history and character of each major Olympian. The numerous illustrations include full-page portraits and smaller scenes from various myths. This introduction may well pique the interest of readers unfamiliar with Greek mythology. -- Copyright © 1995 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.
Barber,
Antonia. Apollo
and Daphne: Masterpieces of Greek Mythology.
J.Getty Museum, 1999.
ISBN:
0892365048 (hardcover)
From
Horn Book
Fifteen
Greek and Roman myths about figures such as Midas, Orion, and Narcissus are
retold briskly and engagingly and are illustrated with paintings by master
artists such as Fra Angelico, Raphael, and Titian. The handsome book, which
unfortunately includes no information on the artists and their styles, will be
of most interest to those who already know and love the myths. Ind. --
Copyright © 1999 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.
Bardi,
Piero. The
Atlas of the Classical World: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.
Bedrick, 1997.
ISBN:
087226369X (hardcover)
From
Horn Book
This
oversized volume charts the rise and eventual fall of the Greek and Roman
civilizations over a thousand years, beginning in the eighth century B.C.E.
Each double-page spread contains flatly written historical coverage of the
times, including governmental systems, politics, and developments in the arts
and technology. The pages are
crammed with captioned reproductions and illustrations as well as maps, making
the presentation busy and unclear.
-- Copyright © 1998 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.
Blacklock,
Dyan. Pankration
: The Ultimate Game. Albert
Whitman & Co., 1999.
ISBN:
0807563234 (hardcover)
Set
in Greece in 430 B.C., Nic, the spoiled son of a wealthy Athenian family, is
on the run. If only he can reach Olympia in time for the Games and find his
friend Gellius, he thinks he'll be safe. But the Pankration, the supreme event
of the original Olympic games, a bare-fisted, no-holds-barred combat sport,
awaits Gellius. And in the end it's the Pankration that forces Nic to choose
between the truth and a horrible fear.
Brooke,
Roger. Theseus
and the Minotaur. Raintree
Childrens Books, 1987.
ISBN:
0817225145 (paperback)
ISBN:
0817225064 (hardcover)
Brave Theseus sails to the island of Crete to confront the Minotaur, the horrible monster to whom Athenian youth are sacrificed every nine years.
Burleigh,
Robert. Hercules. Harcourt Brace, 1999.
ISBN:
0152016678 (hardcover)
Journey
back to ancient Greece and meet the greatest hero who ever lived-Hercules!
With eleven difficult tasks behind him, he now must face the last and most
terrifying. To bring back the three-headed monster dog, Cerberus, Hercules
must enter the Underworld-where the dead go-and come back alive! With a bold
storytelling voice, Robert Burleigh takes the reader into the classical world
of Greek mythology and reveals the courage and valor of this larger-than-life
hero. Award-winning illustrator Raul Colin's dazzling artwork imbues this
classical story with magic and power.
Castile,
Gavin. In
Search of Knossos : The Quest for the Minotaur's Labyrinth (In Search Of).
Peter Bedrick Books, 1999.
ISBN:
0872265447 (hardcover)
Castile,
Giovanni. In
Search of Troy: One Man's Quest for Homer's Fabled City (In Search Of).
Peter
Bedrick Books, 1999.
ISBN:
0872265420 (hardcover)
From
Kirkus Reviews
A
city rose on the banks of the Aegean 5,000 years ago, Troy, the very stuff of
legend; in this archaeo-history, Caselli targets all the most exciting
material. Using a format that features clusters of text and images, often
encircling a larger commanding image set on a two-page spread, Caselli
sketches the background of Troy by following the work of Heinrich Schliemann,
the archaeologist whose team unearthed the city.
Cerasini,
Marc. The
Twelve Labors of Hercules (Step into Reading, No 3).
Random House, 1997.
ISBN:
0679883932 (paperback)
ISBN:
0679983937 (hardcover)
Although
he is the strongest man in the world, Hercules must also use his wits to
complete the tasks that the jealous king has in store for him. From giant
ogres to fearsome Amazons, Hercules tackles his foes gamely. With the
rollicking humor of a tall tale, this retelling is an exciting first step into
Greek mythology.
Chapman,
Gillian. The
Greeks (Crafts from the Past). Heineman
Library, 1998.
ISBN:
1575727331 (hardcover)
Chrisp,
Peter. Ancient
Greece (My World). World
Book Inc., 1999.
ISBN:
0716694077 (paperback)
ISBN:
0716694069 (hardcover)
Narrated
by a young member of ancient Greece, this book introduces young readers to
Cleon and his sister Crytilla, who live in Athens, Greece. Readers visit their
home, learn about democracy, join in the Olympic Games, discover ancient Greek
theater, and even make a mask.
Chrisp,
Peter.
The
Parthenon (Great Buildings). Raintree
Steck-Vaughn Publishers, 1997.
ISBN:
0817249176 (hardcover)
Clare,
John. Ancient
Greece (Living History). Harcourt
Brace, 1994.
ISBN:
0152005161 (hardcover)
Portrait
of ancient Greece encompasses Spartan youth, religion, the Olympic Games,
early medicine, women's lives, and military history, from the struggle against
Persia to exploits of Alexander the Great.
Claybourne,
Anna.
The
Adventures of Ulysses (Library of Myths and Legends Series). E
D C Publications, 1998.
ISBN:
0746027311 (paperback)
ISBN: 0881109711 (hardcover)
Claybourne,
Anna. Greek
Myths : Ulysses and the Trojan War. E D C Publications, 1999.
ISBN:
0746033613 (hardcover)
Clement-Davis,
David. Eyewitness
Readers: Trojan Horse (Level 4). DK Publishing, 1999.
ISBN:
0789444755 (hardcover)
Proficient
Level 4 readers will be totally absorbed by these dramatic stories. The rich
vocabulary and factual panels will set them on a lifelong path to reading for
information. The highly successful Eyewitness Readers series combines DK's
highly visual style with engaging, age-appropriate stories to help children
learn to read. The four reading levels feature stunning DK photographs,
colorful illustrations, and text guaranteed to capture a child's interest
while developing his or her reading skills and general knowledge.
Climo,
Shirley. Atalanta’s
Race: A Greek Myth. Clarion Books, 1995.
ISBN:
0395673224 (hardcover)
From
Horn Book
The
proud, athletic Princess Atalanta does not believe in love; she declares that
she will accept only the suitor who defeats her in a race. When the goddess of
love provides Melanion with three golden apples, he uses them to distract
Atalanta and win the race. Richly colored illustrations framed in Greek
columns help tell the dramatic story of Atalanta's life. Copyright ©1995
The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.
Colum,
Padraic. Children's
Homer : The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy.
Aladdin Paperbacks, 1982.
ISBN:
0020425201 (paperback)
"Colum's
stirring telling of the Greek epics is still unequaled as an introduction to
the classic myths for young readers . . . Illustrated with Pogany's superb
drawings, full of the driving force of the poetic prose."--Publishers
Weekly.
Colum,
Padraic. The
Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles.
Aladdin Paperbacks, 1983.
ISBN:
0020422601 (paperback)
ISBN:
002723620X (hardcover)
Describes
the cycle of myths about the Argonauts and the quest for the Golden Fleece, as
well as the tales of the Creation of Heaven and Earth, the labors of Hercules,
Theseus and the Minotaur, etc.
Colum,
Padraic. The
Trojan War and the Adventures of Odysseus (Books of Wonder). William
Morrow & Company, 1997.
ISBN:
0688145884 (hardcover)
From
Horn Book
Afterward
by Peter Glassman. Several of the twelve watercolors that illustrate this
version of the classic tale are expressive portraits of important characters,
while other illustrations show battle scenes or depict the gods and creatures
Odysseus encounters during his voyage. The formal language of the text may
give some readers difficulty, but these stories are worth the effort. --
Copyright © 1998 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.
Connolly,
Peter and Hazel Dodge. The
Ancient City: Life in Classical Athens and Rome. Oxford
Univ. Press, 1998.
ISBN:
0199172420 (hardcover)
From
Horn Book
This
in-depth study of ancient Athens and Rome provides details about the history
of each city, the lives of its citizens (childhood, marriage, work,
recreation), its government, and its religious beliefs. Additionally,
illustrations of reconstructed buildings and color photographs of artifacts
and artwork enhance the well-written text. -- Copyright © 1998 The Horn
Book, Inc. All rights reserved.
Connolly,
Peter. The
Ancient Greece of Odysseus (The Ancient World).
Oxford Univ. Press, 1999.
ISBN:
0199105324 (paperback)
Craft,
Charlotte. Cupid
and Psyche. Morrow, 1996.
ISBN:
0688131638
(hardcover)
Psyche
is the most beautiful woman in the world: she falls in love with an invisible
man, betrays his trust, and must achieve three tasks in order to win back his
trust. K. Y. Craft's gorgeous illustrations are outstanding and winning
embellishments to this myth, setting it apart from any other version.
Craft,
Charlotte. King
Midas and the Golden Touch. Morrow
Junior, 1999.
ISBN:
0688131654 (hardcover)
In
this lavish keepsake edition, a king finds himself bitterly regretting the
consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold.
Crosher,
Judith. Technology
in the Time of Ancient Greece (Technology in the Time Of). Raintree
Steck-Vaughn Publishers, 1998.
ISBN:
0817248773 (hardcover)
From
Horn Book
This
series shows the wide range of technologies employed by ancient civilizations,
emphasizing that technology need not involve complicated tools or materials.
Color photos and artwork illustrate the books, which feature an uneven
collection of activities and handicrafts. Copyright © 1998 The Horn Book,
Inc. All rights reserved.
D’Aulaire,
Ingri and Edgar Parin. D’Aulaires’
Book of Greek Myths. Doubleday Books, 1962;
Picture Yearling, 1992.
ISBN:
0440406943 (paperback)
ISBN: 0385015836 (hardcover)
Mighty
Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts, Athena, goddess of wisdom, Helios the
sun, greedy King Midas--here are gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of
ancient Greece brought to life in the myths that have inspired great
literature and art throughout the ages. Illustrations throughout.
Davis,
Kevin. Look
What Came from Greece (Look What Came From).
Franklin Watts, Incorporated, 1999.
ISBN:
0531159744 (paperback)
ISBN: 0531117448 (hardcover)
Dawson,
Imogen. Foods
and Feasts in Ancient Greece. New
Discovery Books, 1995.
ISBN:
0027263290 (hardcover)
Deary,
Terry. The
Groovy Greeks (Horrible Histories). Scholastic
Paperbacks, 1997.
ISBN:
0590031554 (paperback)
A
lively portrait of life in Greece more than two thousand years ago describes
the origins of the Greek Olympic games, the highly revered god who ate his own
children, the people who had the first flushing toilet, and more.
Descamps-Lequime,
Sophie. The
Ancient Greeks : In the Land of the Gods (People's of the Past).
Millbrook
Press, 1996.
ISBN:
0761300961 (paperback)
ISBN: 1562940694 (hardcover)
A
glimpse into the lives of the ancient Greeks explores Greece's unique
political organization as well as the worlds of the gods, the theater, and the
Olympic games.
Dobson,
Mary. Greek
Grime (Smelly Old History). Oxford
Univ Pr Childrens Books, 1998.
ISBN:
019910493X (paperback)
Those
ancient Greeks tried hard to keep clean--after scraping off the grime, they
spread on the grease! The ancient Olympic athletes wore nothing but olive oil!
Smells in this book include violet oil, horse dung, sewer drains, jasmine, and
sulfur. 50 color illustrations.
Evans,
Cheryl and Ann Millard. Greek:
Myths and Legends. E D C Publications, 1986.
ISBN:
0860209466 (paperback)
ISBN: 0881102245 (hardcover)
Presents
clear information about common Greek myths and contains a "Who's
Who" section in the back. Perfect for looking up things easily.
Evslin,
Bernard. Adventures
of Ulysses. Scholastic, 1989.
ISBN:
0590425994 (paperback)
ISBN: 0808577565 (Turtleback)
The
leader of the Greek forces returning from Troy encounters the Cyclops, the
beautiful sorceress Circe and more, as he tries to ward off the anger of the
gods.
Evslin,
Bernard. Amycus (Monsters of
Mythology). (Out-of-print)
Recounts
the myth of Amycus, the brass-headed giant who was summoned by Athena to
destroy all who challenged her authority.
Evslin,
Bernard. Anteus
(Monsters of Mythology). Chelsea
House, 1988.
ISBN:
1555462413 (hardcover)
Recounts
the myth of the giant son of Mother Earth who, with his bodyguards, Gobi,
Mordo, and Kell, battled Hercules.
Evslin,
Bernard. The
Calydonian Boar (Monsters of Mythology).
Chelsea House, 1989.
ISBN:
1555462421 (hardcover)
Recounts
the myth of the monster created by Artemis and slain by Meleager and Atalanta.
Evslin,
Bernard. Cerberus (Monsters of
Mythology). (out-of-print)
Recounts
the Greek myth about the three-headed dog who was employed to guard the
portals of the Underworld.
Evslin,
Bernard. The Chimaera
(Monsters of Mythology). (out-of-print)
Young
hero Bellerophon sets out to conquer the fire-breathing chimera and win the
hand of Queen Anteia. The eighty-eight illustrations are all works of art
covering several centuries.
Evslin,
Bernard. The Cyclopes
(Monsters of Mythology). (out-of-print)
Describes
the origins of the cyclopes, their work as servants to the gods, and their
memorable encounter with Ulysses.
Evslin,
Bernard. The
Dragon of Boeotia (Monsters of Mythology). Chelsea House, 1987.
ISBN:
1555462464 (hardcover)
A
fierce dragon plaguing a region of Greece comes into combat with the young
prince, Cadmus of Phoenicia. The book's illustrations are famous works of art
covering many centuries.
Evslin,
Bernard. Gods, Demigods, and
Demons: An Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology.
(out-of-print)
Evslin,
Bernard. The
Greek Gods. Scholastic
Paperbacks, 1995.
ISBN:
0590441108 (paperback)
ISBN:
0808577557
(Turtleback)
The
biography of all the gods of ancient Greece.
Evslin,
Bernard. Greyon
(Monsters of Mythology). Chelsea
House, 1987.
ISBN:
1555462502 (hardcover)
Recounts
the classical myth about the triple-bodied monster who lost his life and herd
of red oxen in a battle with Hercules.
Evslin,
Bernard. Harpalyce Princes of
Thrace an Insatiable Huntress (Monsters of Mythology).
(out-of-print)
Evslin,
Bernard. Hecate
(Monsters of Mythology). Chelsea
House, 1988.
ISBN:
1555462529 (hardcover)
Recounts
the myth of the goddess of the underworld known for her witchcraft and black
magic.
Evslin,
Bernard. Heroes,
Gods and Monsters of Greek Myths. Bantam,
1984; Demco, 1995.
ISBN:
0590441108 (paperback)
ISBN:
0606030980 (Turtleback)
In
this compelling book, Evslin introduces readers to the wondrous and terrifying
world of superhuman beings, such as Medusa and the Minotaur, and the glory of
gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon--brought magically to life through
exciting retellings of great adventurers such as Perseus, Daedalus,
Prometheus, and others.
Evslin,
Bernard. The Hydra (Monsters
of Mythology). (out-of-print)
Recounts
the myth of the hundred-headed creature which was slain by the hero Hercules.
Evslin,
Bernard. Jason and the
Argonauts. (out-of-print)
Ekion,
the son of Hermes, relates how he came to be one of Jason's Argonauts and the
adventures they shared in search of the Golden Fleece.
Evslin,
Bernard. Ladon
(Monsters of Mythology).
Chelsea House, 1990.
ISBN:
1555462545
(hardcover)
Evslin,
Bernard. The Minotaur
(Monsters of Mythology). (out-of-print)
Recounts
the Greek myth about the monster with the head of a bull and the body of a
man, which lived in the Labyrinth in Crete until killed by the hero Theseus.
Evslin,
Bernard. The Nemean Lion
(Monsters of Mythology). (out-of-print)
From
Horn Book
A
famed classical mythologist's retelling of the story of the Nemean lion, the
killing of which was the first of the twelve Labors of Hercules, is a
travesty. The heroic slayer, Hercules, has been changed into a young girl,
Heraclea; the origin of the Nemean lion has been completely distorted. The
format is handsome. -- Copyright © 1990 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights
reserved.
Evslin,
Bernard. Pig’s
Ploughman (Monsters of Mythology). Chelsea
House, 1990.
ISBN:
1555462561 (hardcover)
Recounts
the myth of Vilemurk or the Pig's Ploughman, the murderous Hog Who Ate the
Sun, who battles the hero Finn McCool in the ancient land of Eire.
Evslin,
Bernard. Procustes
(Monsters of Mythology). Chelsea
House, 1987.
ISBN:
1555462391 (hardcover)
Presents
the exploits of the monstrous bandit who offered hospitality to travelers on
the road from Troezen to Athens, only to perform horrible acts once they went
to bed. Liberally illustrated with art works representing many centuries.
Evslin,
Bernard. Scylla
and Charybdis (Monsters of Mythology). Chelsea House, 1989.
ISBN:
155546257X (hardcover)
Evslin,
Bernard. The Spear-birds
(Monsters of Mythology). (out-of-print)
Farmer,
Penelope. Daedalus and Icarus.
Harcourt Brace, 1971. (Out-of-print)
Ferris,
Julie. Sightseers
Ancient Greece: A Guide to the Golden Age of Greece. Kingfisher,
1999.
ISBN:
0753452197 (hardcover)
Fisher,
Leonard Everett. Cyclops.
Holiday, 1991.
ISBN:
0823410625 (paperback)
ISBN: 0823408914 (hardcover)
From
Horn Book
A
retelling of the cyclops myth from Homer's The Odyssey. Odysseus and his men
outwit Polyphemus after being stranded on the cyclop's island. Fisher's
dry-brush paintings, full of texture and bright color, capture the essence of
the myth, including a truly ugly cyclops. -- Copyright © 1992 The Horn
Book, Inc. All rights reserved.
Fisher,
Leonard Everett. Olympians
: Great Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Holiday House, 1984.
ISBN:
0823405222 (hardcover)
Offers
brief biographical sketches of the twelve gods and goddesses that reside on
Mount Olympus including such information as their Roman names, their parents,
and the symbols that represent them.
Fisher,
Leonard Everett. Theseus
and the Minotaur. Holiday,
1992.
ISBN:
0823409546 (paperback)
ISBN: 0823407039 (hardcover)
Retells
Greek myth of the hero Theseus and his battle with the bull-headed monster
called the Minotaur.
Fleischman, Paul. Dateline Troy. Candlewick, 1996.
ISBN:
1564024695 (hardcover)
Kids
in the middle school grades will appreciate having a lively discourse on Troy
which retells the Trojan War in an unusual manner. Newspaper clippings from
modern conflicts create intriguing parallels between Homer's world and our
own, demonstrating the relevance of past history to modern times.
Freeman,
Charles. The
Ancient Greeks (Spotlights). Oxford
University Press, 1996.
ISBN:
019521238X (hardcover)
A
brightly illustrated introduction to daily life in ancient Greece provides
information on development of Greek democracy, the city-states, religion,
warfare, sports, theaters, and a typical Greek home.
Gaines,
Ann. Herodotus
and the Explorers of the Classical Age. Chelsea House, 1993.