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Ten of the Best Myths: Mythical Hero Stories David West

Ten of the Best Myths: Mythical Hero Stories By David West

Ten of the Best Myths: Mythical Hero Stories by David West


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Summary

Amazing giants, fierce monsters, magic, adventure and danger all combine in these accessible retellings of myths.

Ten of the Best Myths: Mythical Hero Stories Summary

Ten of the Best Myths: Mythical Hero Stories by David West

Ten wonderful retellings of ancient myths and legends all about mythical heroes. These stories are taken from ancient Greek, Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Mayan, European, and Middle Eastern cultures. Some readers will be familiar with, such as the story of Theseus and the Minotaur. Others will be less familiar, such as the Persian story about a hero called Rostram.
Myths and ancient civilisations are a core element of the curriculum at KS2 and inclusions in this series, Ten of the Best Myths, of stories from Mayan, Japanese, Indian, Roman, Persian and American cultures - an many others - will both fascinate and educate young readers.

About David West

David West is a graphic designer, illustrator and author of children's information books. He has produced over 500 titles on subjects ranging from dinosaurs and mythology to technology and science. Some of his best known titles include Brain Surgery for Beginners, Fifty Three and a Half Things that Changed the World and Dinosaurs in My Street. David went to art school in Kingston-upon-Thames and Harrow, where he specialised in information graphics. He lives in south west London with his wife, two sons, a cat and a goldfish who's over 14 years old. When he's not illustrating, writing and designing he can be found fishing for salmon in Scottish rivers or painting portraits for fun.

Table of Contents

  • 1: Theseus - the ancient Greek story of Theseus and the Minotaur
  • 1: Perseus - the ancient Greek story of Perseus and the Gorgon, Medusa
  • 1: Heracles - the ancient Greek story of the first two of the twelve labours of Heracles
  • 1: Horatius - A Roman story of Horatius Cocles's heroic defence against the Etruscans
  • 1: Beowulf - An Anglo-Saxon story of the Geatish hero's epic fights wiht monsters and dragons
  • 1: The Maya Hero Twins - a Maya story of how Hunahpu and Xbalanque defeat the lords of the Underworld
  • 1: Jason - Part of an ancient Greek story of how Jason and the Argonauts steal the gloden fleece
  • 1: Rostam - a story about the Persian hero and his quest to save his king, Kay Kavus
  • 1: Sinbad - a story from the Middle East about the hero sailor's second voyage
  • 1: William Tell - a medieval story of the legendary Swiss hero
  • 1: GLossary and index

Additional information

GOR013708558
9781445132358
1445132354
Ten of the Best Myths: Mythical Hero Stories by David West
Used - Good
Hardback
Hachette Children's Group
2014-10-23
24
N/A
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