In this engaging volume geared toward younger audiences, acclaimed historical fiction author Charles Kingsley turns his attention to ancient mythology, spinning mesmerizing tales from the legendary exploits and adventures of brave heroes like Perseus, Theseus, and the Argonauts.
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- Title
- Contents
- Preface
- STORY I - PERSEUS
- Part I - How Perseus and His Mother Came to Seriphos
- Part II - How Perseus Vowed a Rash Vow
- Part III - How Perseus Slew the Gorgon
- Part IV - How Perseus Came to The Æthiops
- Part V - How Perseus Came Home Again
- STORY II - THE ARGONAUTS
- Part I - How the Centaur Trained the Heroes on Pelion
- Part II - How Jason Lost His Sandal in Anauros
- Part III - How They Built the Ship 'Argo' in Iolcos
- Part IV - How the Argonauts Sailed to Colchis
- Part V - How the Argonauts Were Driven into the Unknown Sea
- Part VI - What was the End of the Heroes
- STORY III - THESEUS
- Part I - How Theseus Lifted the Stone
- Part II - How Theseus Slew the Devourers of Men
- Part III - How Theseus Slew the Minotaur
- Part IV - How Theseus Fell by His Pride
- Endnotes