Tales of the Gods and Heroes

Tales of the Gods and Heroes is a collection of stories from Greek mythology, written by G. W. Cox. The book includes tales of the gods and goddesses, such as Zeus, Hera, Athena, and Apollo, as well as stories of famous heroes like Theseus, Perseus, and Hercules. The stories are retold in an engaging and accessible style, making them suitable for both children and adults. The book also includes illustrations and a glossary of terms, making it an excellent introduction to Greek mythology for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating subject. Overall, Tales of the Gods and Heroes is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages.Sample contents: sorrow of Demeter; Niobe and Leto; Cadmus and Europa; Odysseus and Nausicaa; story of Arion; Daphne; Delian Apollo; toils of Heracles; Phaethon; Io and Prometheus; Poseidon and Athene; Ariadne; Medeia; Iphigeneia; Odysseus and the Seirens; Narcissus; Hector and Andromache; Lotos eaters; cattle of Helios; Atys and Adrastos; and many others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.