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Author: Elizabeth Periale
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Published: 2020-08-03
Total Pages: 240
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA new take of the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts, told from the persepctives of Jason, Medea, and others, written and illustrated by Elizabeth Periale
Author: Roger Lancelyn Green
Publisher: Penguin UK
Published: 2009-03-05
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 0141325283
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSome of the oldest and most famous stories in the worldýthe adventures of Perseus, the labors of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonautsýare vividly retold in this single, connected narrative of the Heroic Age, from the coming of the Immortals to the first fall of Troy. With fresh dialogue and a brisk pace, the myths of this version are enthrallingly vivid.Rick Riordan is the author of the New York Times bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
Author: Padraic Colum
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-09-24
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 0486174581
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe adventures of Jason and the Argonauts, with poetic tales of Heracles, Theseus, Perseus, and other legendary characters that enchant audiences of all ages. 40 illustrations.
Author: Robert Byrd
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2016-10-11
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 0735227659
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA beautifully illustrated account of the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts with informative details from the award-winning author of Electric Ben The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the earliest recorded Greek myths. Here, master artist Robert Byrd has created a striking telling of the legend for a new generation of readers. Complete with explanatory notes and illustrated back matter, Jason and the Argonauts traces each step of our hero’s journey, from the Golden Fleece’s origin story and Jason’s childhood to his triumphant return with the prize and eventual death. Deftly designed to accommodate glorious large pictures and captioned insets, the book is not only a great story, but a wealth of information about ancient Greece.
Author: Bret Harte
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Published: 1903
Total Pages: 468
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Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2018-12-15
Total Pages: 500
ISBN-13: 1787552594
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA potent pantheon of gods, heroes engaged in epic battles, fearsome mythical creatures and supernatural transformations – such fantastical elements infuse Greek myths with a wonder and excitement that’s hard to beat. These tales of love, courage, conflict and intrigue, shared for thousands of years, still exercise a powerful influence on our modern lives.
Author: Apollonius of Rhodes
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2014-10-28
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 0143106864
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first new Penguin Classics translation of the Argonautica since the 1950s Now in a riveting new verse translation, Jason and the Argonauts (also known as the Argonautica) is the only surviving full account of Jason’s voyage on the Argo in quest of the Golden Fleece aided by the sorceress princess Medea. Written in the third century B.C., this epic story of one of the most beloved heroes of Greek mythology, with its combination of the fantastical and the real, its engagement with traditions of science, astronomy and medicine, winged heroes, and a magical vessel that speaks, is truly without parallel in classical or contemporary Greek literature and is now available in an accessible and engaging translation. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Author: Bret Harte
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Published: 1875
Total Pages: 300
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Rhodius Apollonius
Publisher: DigiCat
Published: 2022-07-21
Total Pages: 224
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The Tale of the Argonauts" is a Greek mythology story with intriguing moments that reveal human nature. Written funnily and lyrically, the author of this book tells the story of Jason and his brave friends on a voyage to Bosporus to capture the "golden fleece" to alleviate a family curse hanging over Jason.
Author: Jason Colavito
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2014-04-04
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 1476615667
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the most famous in Greek myth, and its development from the oldest layers of Greek mythology down to the modern age encapsulates the dramatic changes in faith, power and culture that Western civilization has seen over the past three millennia. From the Bronze Age to the Classical Age, from the medieval world to today, the Jason story has been told and retold with new stories, details and meanings. This book explores the epic history of a colorful myth and probes the most ancient origins of the quest for the Golden Fleece--a quest that takes us to the very dawn of Greek religion and its close relationship with Near Eastern peoples and cultures.
