Discusses the origins, stories, and legacies of Heracles and Hercules in ancient Greek mythology.

Introduces the Chimaera and her role in Greek mythology and includes historical information.

Death is a frightening, unsettling prospect for us all. Myths and legends help express and explore those anxieties. But they tell us about more than mortal fear alone, for in a culture's tales of death, we can see what it is they value in life. In this final episode, we tell the ancient Greek myth of Antigone, who defied the laws of her land to bury her dead brother. We meet the most beloved and perfect of the Norse gods, Baldr, whose fate it was...

How does a community form? How does it survive and adapt to change? This episode details the role myths and legends have played in establishing the rules of society and the punishments for those who break them. The Pied Piper of Hamelin is an old tale of social norms ignored – and punished. The deal agreed with the mysterious Piper is not fulfilled and the town's children pay the price. But what are the origins of the legend? This episode will...

Forest and mountain, sea and ice – the wilds of this world are a rich setting for myths and legends. As this episode shows, the stories told about the wilderness – and the monsters feared lurking within it – can tell us a lot about a people. The city-loving Ancient Greeks saw it as a realm of the divine – and a dangerous place for mortals. The Norse were master sailors, yet imagined the seas filled with terrifying monsters. The Celts of...

In this issue, you’ll find 100 pages of fascinating facts and interesting stories. Learn all about the legendary characters and creatures in ancient tales and myths— today’s superheroes have nothing on them! You’ll also find out about lots of other intriguing phenomena, such as the surprising descendants of dinosaurs, how many drops of water are in a cloud and an insect that can live 16 years without food or water. Plus, there are awesome

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The B-PHON monster truck takes on his toughest competition - himself! -- provided by publisher.

See the PERSEUS monster truck soar over ginormous jumps and take on his mechanical enemy MEDUSA! Will Perseus prevail, or will his gas-guzzling foe leave him beyond repair? With short, action-packed chapters and high-powered art, the ThunderTrucks will have little motorheads and mythology fans alike shifting their reading habits into high gear.