Description |
vi, 259 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm |
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Contents |
Creation and the birth of Zeus -- Prometheus's fire and Pandora's box -- Phaethon and the chariot of the sun -- Hades, Persephone, and the story of the seasons -- Eurydice and Orpheus -- Athena and Poseidon's contest for Athens -- Arachne's web -- Perseus's quest -- Perseus and Medusa -- Perseus and Atlas -- Perseus and Andromeda -- Perseus and the prophecy -- Artemis and Apollo -- Artemis and Orion -- Artemis and Actaeon -- Atalanta -- Daedalus and Icarus -- The Minotaur -- Tantalus -- Sisyphus -- Marathon -- Narcissus -- Heracles : the birth of the divine hero -- Heracles and Eurystheus -- The twelve labors of Heracles -- Heracles and Admetus -- Heracles and Omphale -- Heracles and Deianira -- Heracles and Nessus -- Heracles, Iole, and Deianira -- Jason and the golden fleece. |
Summary |
Meet the Greek gods as you have never seen them--in LEGO form! Enjoy these fascinating myths, reimagined through elaborate scenes and colorful LEGO bricks in one thousand color photographs! This book shares a unique retelling of some of the most widely known and loved Greek myths, from the stories of Athena, Poseidon, and Pandora to the twelve labors of Hercules. Watch Athena spring from the head of Zeus, and see Poseidon as he rules the seas with his mighty trident. Maintain hope with Pandora as her curiosity gets the best of her, and beware the Nemean Lion as Hercules repents for his misdeeds. Be awestruck by the amazing Mount Olympus made completely from LEGO bricks! These exciting retellings of ancient tales are consistent with the mythology behind them, while also capturing the creativity and whimsy of the stories with elaborate brick scenery. Brick Greek Myths will be a delight for LEGO tinkerers of all ages, a fun introduction to the tales for young readers, and an enchanting return to the stories for even the most devoted admirer of mythology. |
Subject |
Mythology, Greek -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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LEGO toys -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Mythology, Greek -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literature.
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LEGO toys -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literature.
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LEGO toys. (OCoLC)fst00989704
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Mythology, Greek. (OCoLC)fst01031804
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Genre/Form |
Fotonovelas.
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Pictorial works. (OCoLC)fst01423874
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Added Author |
Sweeney, Monica, illustrator, author.
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Thomas, Becky, illustrator, author.
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Added Title |
Stories of Heracles, Athena, Pandora, Poseidon, and other ancient heroes of Mount Olympus |
ISBN |
9781629145228 (paperback) |
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162914522X (paperback) |
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9781629148892 (ebook) |
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