Greek Myths
by Ann Turnbull
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appears in Greek Mythology, History, and Nonfiction.
Enter a world where anything is possible. A god could be a mountain or a shower of gold. A nymph could be a stream or an echo in the wind. The myths of ancient Greece are full of such wonders, as well as a host of courageous heroes, cunning heroines, and terrible monsters.From the tragedy of Persephone to the fearsome minotaur; from Perseus's quest...
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appears in Greek Mythology, History, and Nonfiction.
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