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Daedalus and his son Ikarus are imprisoned in the terrible Labyrinth. Can they escape? The story oF Daedalus and Ikarus for children beginning to read, with exciting illustrations. Also included are activities for the student's emotional and mental developement .

An exciting book talking about the twelve ancient Greek gods and the feats of three of the most world famous heroes of the Greek mythology. Hercules', Theseus' and Jason's life and adventures fascinate us and illustrate the vivid imagination of the ancient Greeks. So, the reader wanders around the enchanting Greek mythology; an immortal mythology that inspired masterpieces of epic, lyric and dramatic poetry bejeweling world art.

Prometheus, Hercules, Theseus, Jason, Perseus, Odysseus and Achilles are some of the greatest and best known heroes of Ancient Greece. The Ancient Greeks believed that most of them had supernatural powers, which they used to accomplish feats to help mankind. In this book young readers are provided with a first introduction to these heroes with colourful illustrations and stickers.

The Ancient Greek Gods, The Labours of Hercules, The Labours of Theseus, The Trojan War, The Odyssey, Daedalus and Icarus, The kidnap of Europa and Jason and the Golden Fleece are some of the basic myths which are to be found in this book, giving young readers an enjoyable introduction to the legendary heroes. The games and the educational activities will help them consolidate the key elements of each myth.

Contents: EUROPE’S ABDUCTION ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE PERSEAS

Voici racontee dans sa totalite l'histoire de cet admirable heros, Hercule, envoye de Zeus afin d'unir les Grecs querelleurs, en constant conflit les uns avec les autres. Une histoire jalonnee de nombreux exploits surhumains et d'impitoyables coups du sort toujours affrontes avec courage. Une vie qui suscitait dans le coeur des hommes plus d'amour et d'admiration qu'il n'etait coutume d'accorder aux dieux eux-memes et qui le conduisit a l'immortalite. L' Hercule de ce livre n'est pas simplement le heros des douze travaux qui lui conferent a jamais une place dans la consc...

A new series which will give preschoolers the chance to have a first contact with the wonderful tales of Greek mythology, through exciting storytelling and vivid illustrations. Get to know the greatest Greek hero, his fascinating life and impossible deeds, his final elevation to the company of the gods.

The life and times of one of the greatest heroes of Greek mythology, as told by Sirmo Kapoutsi, make for an easy yet exciting reading for all ages. Every child will enjoy HerculesΆs formidable labours, each of them a breath-taking story of commitment and bravery. The heroΆs adventures have been marvellously illustrated by Nestoras Xouris.

The abduction of the beautiful Helen, wife of the King of Sparta, caused the ten-year Trojan War. Homer, who lived in Greece in the eighth century BCE, describes the thrilling events of the last year of the war. The Iliad and The Odyssey are the first European works of literature.

In all the world, I never saw anything sweeter than my homeland. An odyssey is a journey full of countless adventures, fantastic places, battles with monsters and magical encounters, which can lead you astray and make you forget your goal. All this and more is described by Homer, who lived in Greece in the eighth century BCE in the first European work of literature.

I am the god Hermes, the messenger of the gods. I was born in a cave and on the very first day of my life I accomplished so many feats that other people cannot achieve in their entire lives. I got out of my cradle, walked hundreds of kilometres across the country, fashioned the very first lyre, stole the god Apollo’s cattle and then went back to the cave to sleep. When I grew up I defied Argus, the invincible monster with the hundred eyes.

I am Poseidon. I am the salt on the faces of seafarers, the deep grooves in their hardened hands. I am the love that people feel for the sea. I am also their fear and dread for the mighty waves that rock the boats. I’m not one to boast, but I am a powerful god.

I am Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love. No other woman, mortal or divine, surpasses me in beauty. Hera and Athena once took it in their heads that they were fairer than me, but a handsome young fellow by the name of Paris judged us all and gave me the first prize - a golden apple.