Twelve Greek myths retold in clear, engaging English.
Beautifully illustrated. Professionally narrated.
With activities that help you learn, understand
and explore the ideas behind the stories.
The Origin of the Earth
Prometheus and the Gift of Fire
Pandora’s Box
King Midas and the Golden Touch
The Story of Medusa
Pygmalion and Galatea
Arachne the Weaver
Daedalus and Icarus
Theseus and the Minotaur
Echo and Narcissus
Ulysses and the Sirens
Orpheus and Eurydice
At first, Icarus followed his father closely, keeping to the safe middle path. But soon the joy of flying filled his heart. He began to fly higher, feeling the warm air lift him up.
He closed his eyes and imagined he was Hermes, carrying messages for the Gods, or Cupid, shooting arrows of love.
Daedalus shouted, “Icarus! Stay close to me! Remember my warning!”
But Icarus did not listen. He went higher and higher, rising toward the shining sun. The heat grew stronger, and soon the wax on his wings began to soften.
One by one, the feathers started to fall away.
Icarus beat his arms, but the wings broke apart.
Knowledge
Sailors
Tight
Enchanting
Mast
A. People who work on a ship
B. Very beautiful or charming
C. A tall wooden pole on a boat that supports the sails
D. Things that you know or understand
E. Very close or firmly fixed
How did Zeus punish Prometheus for giving fire to mankind?
A) He was chained to a rock where an eagle ate his liver.
B) He was sent to live among men.
C) He was turned into stone.
D) He had to explain Greek mythology to Chinese tourists for eternity.
