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Theseus, son of Aegeus, king of Athens, was one of the Ancient Greeks' greatest heroes. From his teenage journey to his father's city, during which he confronted and defeated many terrifying villains, to the vaults of the Minoan Labyrinth and the slaying of the monstrous Minotaur, to his wise reign and the unification of Attica's settlements into a greater Athens, he led a life full of grand deeds and daring endeavours, but still not without romance or tragedy. Read about the fearless hero's breathtaking adventures in this captivating adaptation of Greek mythology by Sirmo...

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. Read about the breathtaking adventures of the hero Theseus; his numerous encounters with menacing bandits as he travels to Athens to meet his father, the king Aegeus; his fight with the Minotaur in the Labyrinth on Crete and his tragic return home; his final days of glory as creator of the City of Athens.

Theseus, son of Aegeus, king of Athens, was one of the Ancient Greeks' greatest heroes. From his teenage journey to his father's city, during which he confronted and defeated many terrifying villains, to the vaults of the Minoan Labyrinth and the slaying of the monstrous Minotaur, to his wise reign and the unification of Attica's settlements into a greater Athens, he led a life full of grand deeds and daring endeavours, but still not without romance or tragedy. Read about the fearless hero's breathtaking adventures in this captivating adaptation of Greek mythology by Sirmo...

Why the Cretan civilization went down in history as the first culture in Greece and Europe? Which was the princess Zeus fell in love with and a whole continent was called after her? Who was Minos’ father and why he was punished by god Poseidon? Who was Talus? What was the labyrinth and who was the Minotaur? Who was the artist behind the exquisite palace of Knossos? Why no enemy dared to invade the island of Crete? Who was the hero who managed to kill the Minotaur? Why Cretans was a happy people? What was taurokathapsia? How was the ancient Cretan culture brought to light? ....

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 Hercules's formidable labours, each of them a breath-taking story of commitment and bravery.

The twelve gods of Ancient Greece lived high on Mount Olympus and from there they ruled the world. Easy to understand and illustrated with humor, these classic Greek stories will delight and inform young readers, making learning fun!

The Olympian gods, hailing from a divine ancestry that included the ever-scheming Gaea, the malevolent Uranus, the voracious Cronus, the mighty Titans and the ruthless one-hundred-armed Giants, dominated the Ancient GreeksΆ fantasies and actions. Read about the love affairs of all-powerful Zeus, HeraΆs fits of jealousy and anger, HermesΆs cunning tricks, the majestic craft of toiling Hephaestus, AthenaΆs wisdom, the mishaps of Ares and Aphrodite, the adventures of wine-maker Dionysus, and many more, in this captivating adaptation of Greek mythology by Sirmo Kapoutsi, vividl...

Which was the cause of one of the most well-known wars in the world between Greeks and Trojans? Who won the war and which way? Who were the brave worriors demised in both camps and under what circumstances? Which was the fate of one of the greatest and most ingenious kings of the era -Odysseus- on setting sail for home? Did he manage to overcome the tremendous ordeals on his way back? The War of Troy and the adventures of Odysseus inspired the great, world famous, ancient Greek poet Homerus, to write his two renouned epics: Iliad and Odyssey.

Sirmo Kapoutsi graphically relates one of the most notorious wars of all time, the Ancient Greeks' 10-year struggle to conquer Troy, complete with divine interventions, human passions and heroic deeds. A rollercoaster ride of fascinating episodes, adapted for children, including the apple of discord, the abduction of Beautiful Helen, the gathering of the Greek generals, the sacrifice of Iphigenia, the wrath of Achilles, the death of Patroclus, the Trojan Horse and the fall of Troy. Vividly illustrated by Nestoras Xouris, this is a must-read for every youngster with a taste...

Όταν ο Πάρης, μικρότερος γιος του βασιλιά της Τροίας, έκλεψε την ωραία Ελένη, γυναίκα του βασιλιά Μενελάου της Σπάρτης, οι Έλληνες ένιωσαν ότι ντροπιάστηκαν. Έτσι ξεκίνησε ο Τρωικός πόλεμος που κράτησε χρόνια πολλά και έφερε πολλά δεινά και στους δύο λαούς. Οι Έλληνες πήραν πίσω την ωραία Ελένη; Άραγε υπάρχει πόλεμος που αξίζει να γίνει, ακόμα και για όλα τα πλούτη του κόσμου; Tο βιβλίο περιέχει δραστηριότητες και παιχνίδια που βοηθούν τον μικρό αναγνώστη να εμπεδώσει βασικά στοιχεία της ιστορίας.

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. Read about the first major conflict of the ancient times, the ten-year war between the Greeks and the Trojans, an epic tale full of heroic deeds, human passions and divine interventions. Starring Achilles, Agamemnon, Patroclus, Odysseus, Hector, Paris, Ajax, Diomedes, and countless more fearless warriors!

Sirmo Kapoutsi graphically relates one of the most notorious wars of all time, the Ancient GreeksΆ 10-year struggle to conquer Troy, complete with divine interventions, human passions and heroic deeds. A rollercoaster ride of fascinating episodes, adapted for children, including the apple of discord, the abduction of Beautiful Helen, the gathering of the Greek generals, the sacrifice of Iphigenia, the wrath of Achilles, the death of Patroclus, the Trojan Horse and the fall of Troy. Vividly illustrated by Nestoras Xouris, this is a must-read for every youngster with a taste...

At the time when the Earth was still young, it was up to the heroes to carry out the most difficult, or even impossible tasks. And first among them was Hercules, who was sent to tidy up and clean all kinds of places, even the stables of Augeas, whose filth reached right up to the sky. Hercules harnessed the Cleansing Waters, and made the stables sparkling clean!

The monsters from Greek mythology speak out for themselves. Do not be afraid of them. They want you to get to know them. The Sirens sing beautiful mesmerising songs. Anyone who happens to listen to their song loses their minds; they forget their homes and their loved ones, and from then on their only wish is to remain on the Sirens’ island, listening to their plaintive music.

The monsters from Greek mythology speak out for themselves. Do not be afraid of them. They want you to get to know them. The Sphinx knows dozens of riddles. She asks passers-by and expects them to find the answer. And they must really do their best to find the right answer, or they are in for a nasty surprise.

Δώδεκα ήταν οι βασικοί θεοί που λάτρευαν οι αρχαίοι Έλληνες και πίστευαν πως ήταν παντοδύναμοι και οι περισσότεροι πανέμορφοι. Τους φαντάζονταν ότι έμοιαζαν με ανθρώπους και ότι κατοικούσαν σε παλάτια, στην ψηλότερη κορυφή στο πιο ψηλό βουνό της Ελλάδας, τον Όλυμπο. Οι ιστορίες με τους θεούς και τους ανθρώπους ήταν πολλές και συναρπαστικές... Ας γνωρίσουμε όμως πρώτα αυτούς τους δώδεκα θεούς που συχνά κατέβαιναν στη γη είτε για να βοηθήσουν είτε για να τιμωρήσουν τους ανθρώπους. Tο βιβλίο περιέχει δραστηριότητες και παιχνίδια που βοη­θούν τον μικρό αναγνώστη να εμπεδ...

Gods have the power of transformation. They take various forms and get involved in the lives of mortals. Their adventures are then transformed into myths. And myths travel by story-telling and books, and they are transformed into truth. Just look at the myth of Arachne, the young weaver, who went against the goddess Athena herself and was punished for her impiety...