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1) The golden fleece and the heroes who lived before Achilles

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Colum, Padraic

Series

Looking glass library book volume 5

Language

English

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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...

2) The children of Odin: the book of northern myths

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Colum, Padraic

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English

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A retelling of the Norse sagas about Odin, Freya, Thor, Loki and the other gods and goddesses who lived in Asgard before the dawn of history.

3) The Children's Homer: the adventures of Odysseus and the tale of Troy

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Colum, Padraic

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English

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A retelling of the events of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus based on Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.

4) The adventures of Odysseus and the tale of Troy

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Colum, Padraic

Pub. Date

[1918]

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English

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Memorable retelling of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, written for younger readers by Ireland's great poet and illustrator, recalls the perilous journey of Odysseus and his encounters with the horrid Cyclops, treacherous Sirens, and evil Circe as they attempt to keep the hero from his faithful Penelope. 16 black-and-white illustrations.

5) The lion and the carpenter: and other tales from the Arabian nights

Series

New children's classics

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English

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Selections from the over 600 stories which, according to legend, Shaharazad told a mighty king as a way to save the lives of the girls of her land. Includes stories of the voyages of Es-Sindibad, the magic horse, the wonderful lamp, and Ali Baba and the thieves.