Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #97165 in Books
• Published on: 1998-10-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 224 pages

Customer Reviews

A wonderful introduction to Greek Mythology
I have read this book with my sixth grade students each of the last twenty years. Every year I have the pleasure of watching Bernard Evslin's book cast its spell upon a new and enthusiatic audience. His clear, straightforward narrative resonates with wit and humor all at a level that my students can appreciate. Mr. Evslin's book is highly entertaining. What a lovely way to introduce children to Greek Mythology. Three cheers for Bernard Evslin!

Awful rehashing of the myths, suitable for homophobes only
Do not buy this book. It is awful. It contains the most laughable retelling of a Greek myth ever known. Or at least it would be laughable, if it weren't so seriously homophobic. Consider this extract of the Narcissus myth, and ask yourself whether you REALLY want to buy such drivel. Enough said:

"He blinked his eyes and looked again. It was still there - the most beautiful face that he had ever seen. As beautiful, he knew, as his own, but with a nimbus of light behind it so that the hair was blurred and looked long - like a girl's. He gazed and gazed and could not have enough of it. He knew he could look upon this face forever and still not be satisfied. He put out his hand to touch her. The water trembled and she disappeared."

Source: Evslin, Bernard, Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, 2001, Laurel-Leaf Books, p. 89

Greek Mythology turned into fun!
It was soincredibly interesting and fun. not only did I enjoy reading the hella cool stories, i learned that Greek mythology does affect our language today. i learned how alot of things now, came from what we learn in mythology. the stories are so entertaining and fun toread, Sime are sad, some are happy but all of them kept me flipin' pages. I'm happy I read this book because it gave me knowledge about history and it made me know cool stories and I liked Disneys Hercules alot more. I felt smarter watching it. it a great book, props to the auther who wrote it in a non boring way. Thanks!