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By Michael Berry
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Olympian adventures given a welcome modern twist.
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What's the Story?
Myths don't go out of fashion, and this collection infuses new life into these traditional stories. EPIC RETELLINGS OF CLASSIC GREEK MYTHS: GREEKING OUT chronicles the adventures of the Pantheon from the Titans to Hades. All the big players are here performing their greatest feats. Heracles performs 10 impossible-seeming labors! Icarus learns the limits of his intelligence! Persephone makes a choice between the Upper and Lower Worlds! Seventeen other selections spotlight some of the lesser-known players: the warrior Atalanta, moon goddess Selene, and Arachne the weaver.
Is It Any Good?
The ancient Greeks knew how to tell a story, and the tradition continues in this lively collection. These stories have been around for 3,000 years and counting, so it takes something to stand out from the crowd. Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths: Greeking Out distinguishes itself with its depth of knowledge, playful artwork, and rockin' attitude. A great first stop for any quest into the ancient world of Greece. Adults will appreciate how the authors contextualize the bad behavior of gods (especially Zeus!), heroes, and humans, and kids will love all the adventure, humor, and history.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths: Greeking Out and how some of the characters resemble modern-day superheroes. Which gods and goddesses are like some of your favorite superheroes?
What strengths and weaknesses do the gods and mortals share? Which Olympians exhibit courage, empathy, and self-control? Why do they sometimes not?
Why are folklore and religion important to civilization? How are myths and folklore passed down to future generations?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : J. Espila
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Superheroes , Adventures , History
- Character Strengths : Courage , Gratitude , Self-control
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : National Geographic Kids
- Publication date : September 24, 2023
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 192
- Available on : Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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