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21) Medusa
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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A retelling of the myth of Medusa, turned by Athena's curse into a gorgon whose gaze turned men to stone, and Perseus' quest to vanquish her in order to save his mother's life.
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A brilliantly original, landmark retelling of Greek myths, recounted as if they were actual scenes being woven into textiles by the women who feature prominently in them—including Athena, Helen, Circe and Penelope
“Greek myths were full of powerful witches, unpredictable gods and sword-wielding slayers. They were also extreme: about families who turn murderously on each other; impossible tasks set by cruel kings; love that goes...
“Greek myths were full of powerful witches, unpredictable gods and sword-wielding slayers. They were also extreme: about families who turn murderously on each other; impossible tasks set by cruel kings; love that goes...
28) Medusa
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24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 21 x 22 cm.
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English
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Tells the story of Medusa, Perseus' quests to kill her, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.
33) Poseidon
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24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 21 x 22 cm.
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English
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An introduction to the character of Poseidon and his roles in Greek mythology.
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4 videodiscs (approximately 720 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 2 course guidebooks (71 pages each ; 22 cm).
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English
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In this set of 24 lectures, Professor Elizabeth Vandiver, University of Maryland, introduces the student to the primary characters and most important stories of classical Greek and Roman mythology. She also surveys some of the leading theoretical approaches to understanding myth in general and classical myth in particular.
36) Athena
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24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm.
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English
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Relates the exploits of Athena and her importance in Greek mythology, including her connection to such figures as Jason and Odysseus, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.
37) Hades
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24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm.
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English
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Relates the exploits of Hades and his importance in Greek mythology and includes some of the stories about him.
40) Odysseus
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English
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The Trojan War is over, and Odysseus longs to return to wife and son on his island kingdom of Ithaca. But between hero and home stands an array of dangers unlike any ever faced by mortal man. On his epic voyage-an adventure so grand and glorious it has become the very symbol for all great journeys-Odysseus must face the monstrous cyclops, escape the enchanting nymph Circe, defy the terrors of Scylla and Charybdis, and descend to the land of the dead....
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