Greek Myths: Heroes and Heroines [Hardcover]

Find out what happened when King Midas was granted his wish, how Icarus flew too close to the sun, and relive the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts in these stories of love, betrayal, infatuation and punishment.

Greek myths have been part of Western culture since they were first set down by the ancients and, as there is no one definitive account, the stories have been ripe for reinterpretation through the centuries. Classicist and writer Jean Menzies has brought together fifteen retellings of famous myths from the likes of Andrew and Jean Lang, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Emilie Kip Baker, each chosen for its clarity and vivacity. The result? An enlightening and lively volume of stories and a treat for all fans of Greek mythology.

Greek Myths: Heroes and Heroinesis part of the Macmillan Collectors Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

Discover even more mythology withGreek Myths: Gods and Goddessesedited by Jean Menzies.

Thrilling stories from the world of Greek mythology.Jean Menzies holds a PhD in ancient history and is a prize-winning author and anthologist. She has published several books for children includingGreek MythsandEgyptian Myths,as well asLive Like a Goddessfor teens. Shes a contributor to the Inklings series and her anthologies include two volumes of Greek Myths for Macmillan Collectors Library. Jean also publishes adult fiction under the name Jean Z. Menzies. A classics enthusiast through and through, Jean produces the podcastThats Ancient History, which explores antiquity, from its history to its place in todays world, and she hosts her long-running YouTube channel Jeans Thoughts.