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Spellbound
rating: 5
My seven year old daughter was spellbound by the prose and the drawings in this wonderful version of the Greek myths.
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As Good as I Remembered
rating: 5
My junior high used this as a textbook. I loved it so much that I bought a copy, only to lose it years later. Because I couldn't remember the author, I spent more than a decade hunting for a copy (try googling "Greek Myths"!), but now I've found it. As far as I'm concerned no other retelling of Greek mythology can hold a candle to D'Aulaires'. A must for any library -- personal or public.
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A great look into ancient Greece.
rating: 5
If and easy-to-read introduction into Greek Mythology is what you are seeking, then there is no need to look any longer. All the stories from Gaia and her children the Titans to the legendary gods atop Mt. Olympus and their children are explained in rich detail with fully colored illustrations, that alone are worthy of 5-stars. But the adventure doesn't stop there, all the minor and major events that are attributed to Greek Lore are presented in the same painstaking detail. This definitely a must for all lovers of Greek legend and even for those with minor interests.
Editor of the highly recommended Greek novel: Fates by Georgiou Tino.
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Beautiful!
rating: 5
I got this book a long time ago when I was little, and even though some of the content was no doubt too old for me at the time, I still loved it and never grew tired of reading the book.
I use this as my guide to greek mythology still - the pictures are gorgeous, and the stories well done.
I'd recommend this for any Greek mythology lover.
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Wonderful!
rating: 5
I have had this book over 10 years and it is wonderful. It introduced me to mythology and hooked me from the beginning. I remember spending much time studying the pictures which are bright and detailed. Beyond being entertaining, the stories helped to prepare me for the frequent references to greek mythology in all types of art.
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