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Greek warrior Odysseus is desperate to make his way home to the island of Ithaca.

But giants, sirens and many-headed serpents are just some of the obstacles that stand in his way.

Join him on his amazing adventures in this dynamic graphic novel.
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Who Let The Gods Out series by Maz Evans

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Who Let The Gods Out series by Maz Evans

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Who Let The Gods Out (Book 1)
Elliot's mum is ill and his home is under threat, but a shooting star crashes to earth and changes his life forever. The star is Virgo - a young Zodiac goddess on a mission. But the pair accidentally release Thanatos, a wicked death daemon imprisoned beneath Stonehenge, and must then turn to the old Olympian gods for help. After centuries of cushy retirement on earth, are Zeus and his crew up to the task of saving the world - and solving Elliot's problems too?

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Reworking of the legend of King Arthur from the viewpoint of Myrddin's servant and companion

Gwyna is just a small girl, a mouse, when she is bound in service to Myrddin the bard - a traveller and spinner of tales. But Myrddin transfroms her - into a lady goddess, a boy warrior, and a spy.

Without Gwyna, Myrddin will not be able to work the most glorious transformation of all - and turn the leader of a raggle-taggle war-band into King Arthur, the greatest hero of all time.
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Loki: a bad god's guide to being good by Louie Stowell

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Loki: a bad god's guide to being good by Louie Stowell

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When Norse god Loki is banished to live on Earth as an 11-year-old boy, he can only return to Asgard through good deeds.

Wry, witty and very funny diary-style story packed with doodles and comic strips about the frustration trickster god Loki feels at having to live trapped in the body of a weedy eleven-year-old boy.
After one trick too many, Loki is banished to live on Earth as a "normal" school boy. Forbidden from using his AWESOME godly powers, Loki must show moral improvement. As he records his lies THE TRUTH in his magical (judgemental) diary, it becomes clear Loki hasn't a clue how to tell good from evil, trust from tricks, or friends from enemies.
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Myth atlas : maps and monsters, heroes and gods from twelve mythological worlds

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Myth atlas : maps and monsters, heroes and gods from twelve mythological worlds

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Step inside twelve magical mythological worlds. You might want to take a map.But the maps in Myth Atlas are special: they show how twelve extraordinary cultures saw the world. For some it's a giant tree or an upside-down mountain.Others reckon we're living on the back of a giant turtle.

All of them are fascinating. As you travel the world from Egypt to Japan, you'll meet an incredible array of gods, monsters, heroes and fantastical beasts.

Just watch out for werewolves and banshees along the way . . .
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The House With Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson

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The House With Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson

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The granddaughter of Baba Yaga yearns to change her destiny which ties her to her grandmother's enchanted house which moves from place to place at will.

Marinka dreams of a normal life, where her house stays somewhere long enough for her to make friends. But her house has chicken legs and moves on without warning.

For Marinka's grandmother is Baba Yaga, who guides spirits between this world and the next. Marinka longs to change her destiny and sets out to break free from her grandmother's footsteps, but her house has other ideas.
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Three Greek myths including The Labours of Herakles, Theseus and the Minotaur, and Daedalus and Icarus.

Heroes and monsters; gods and goddesses; adventure and excitement: all are to be found in this book, which contains four well-known myths and legends from Ancient Greece told in an accessible style. Find out how Theseus killed the minotaur, how Daedelus escaped from the maze and why Herakles longed for a rest!
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A young slave embarks upon an adventure when a female slave arrives at his master's house with a mysterious note written on a wax tablet.

When his master disappears and a slave called Tog arrives with a secret message, Cadmus is swept up on a quest that leads to Emperor Nero and his crazed determination to possess the Golden Fleece of Greek mythology.

The journey will push him to the edge of the Roman Empire and reveal unexpected truths about himself.
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Greek Heroes: Top Ten Myths and Legends by Marcia Williams

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Greek Heroes: Top Ten Myths and Legends by Marcia Williams

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An introduction to ten Greek heroic myths, and legends of the world of Ancient Greece.

Travel back in time with goat-footed Pan to explore the myths and legends of Ancient Greece. Meet the mighty gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and some of the worlds best-loved heroes and heroines. In this book you'll find the stories of Perseus, slayer of Medusa the gorgon; tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; daring Heracles who fearlessly completed twelve Labours and many more.
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Percy Jackson series (or anything by Rick Riordan!)

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Percy Jackson series (or anything by Rick Riordan!)

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Icarus Was Ridiculous by Pamela Butchart

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Icarus Was Ridiculous by Pamela Butchart

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Izzy LOVES all the stories the Ancient Greeks told! She can't wait to tell her friends about Icarus, who was a TOTAL NUMPTY, and the Trojan Horse, which ended a war and wasn't even REAL! So pull up a plinth and enjoy all the DRAMA of the original Greek myths, as told by Pamela Butchart and Thomas Flintham, in collaboration with the British Museum. Now with even more SANDALS!
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Pegasus and the Flame (series) by Kate O'Hearn

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Pegasus and the Flame (series) by Kate O'Hearn

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When Pegasus, the majestic winged-stallion, crashes on to her roof in the middle of a storm that blacks-out New York City, 13-year-old Emily's life becomes that of legend: epic battles with gruesome monsters, desperate chases from a corrupt governmental agency, captivating flights astride the beautiful winged-stallion, and one heroic quest to save Olympus before the Olympic flame burns out ... 'Anyone who enjoys mythology will find much to love in Pegasus and the Flame.
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Includes information on mythology, monsters, ancient Greece, Homer, muses and Greek mythology

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Welcome to Britannica School , a safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Primary, Middle and Secondary School.

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Who were the ancient Greek gods and heroes? BBC Bitesize

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Who were the ancient Greek gods and heroes? BBC Bitesize

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Watch the video below to find out how another famous Greek hero, Perseus, killed a monster called

Medusa was a who had venomous snakes instead of hair. She could turn people to stone just by looking at them.

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Who were the ancient Greek gods? Learn about the ancient Greek beliefs - their gods, heroes, myths and legends in this BBC Bitesize year 5/6 primary history guide.

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An example of an opinion could be: Chocolate ice cream is tastier than strawberry ice cream.

When you include an from someone in a newspaper report, you should put it in inverted commas (speech marks) and name the person who said it. This makes it clear that it is what someone believes and is not a fact.

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For example: Russia is the largest country in the world. Newspaper reports contain lots of One way they do this is by answering the 5 Ws: what, where, when, who, why? are what people think. People can have lots of different opinions and often disagree with each other.

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An English article about the features of biographies and help with writing a short biography of your own.

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Five Terrifying Tales from Greek Mythology

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Five Terrifying Tales from Greek Mythology

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Meet the mythical monsters from Ancient Greece!

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Check out these ghastly Greek myths from the time of the Ancient Greeks! Read on, if you dare...
Greek 'myths' (short for mythology) are a series of stories about the Gods and magical beings of Greece. We'll bet you've heard of some of the famous - and infamous! - characters already, such as Heracles, (the strongest man on Earth) Zeus, (the God of the sky and king of the gods) Pegasus (a flying horse) and Hades (the god of the underworld).

Find out more about the grand Greek myths, below!

Greek mythology

Created thousands of years ago, Greek myths were epic stories about , passed down over generations. They often feature heroic battles and terrible creatures, and taught the importance of bravery, intelligence, and right and wrong. They showed that even the gods, like mortal men, could be punished or rewarded for their actions. Details of the ancient tales have been found on everything from pottery to temples to stone statues!

Greek myths were a huge part of the religion in Ancient Greece, and offer a glimpse into the lives of the ancient people who told them. Check out five of these fascinating Greek myths below, and meet the people-eating, fire-breathing beasts and the heroes who battled them!

The Monster: Scylla and Charybdis
The Hero: Odysseus
The Battle: On both sides of a narrow stretch of sea, monsters lie in wait. On one side, Scylla thrashes around her six snakelike heads, ready to crunch on passing sailors. On the other, Charybdis creates a deadly whirlpool. No person has ever faced these beasts and escaped unharmed. Now the king, Odysseus, and his crew must pass them to get home. They edge around Charybdis' spiralling sea, saving the ship from being swallowed whole. But Scylla swoops down and gobbles up six men. "Row!" Odysseus shouts, leading the rest of the crew past Scylla and out of the deadly channel. Having survived the dreaded beasts, Odysseus and his men continue their journey.

Did you know we have a FREE downloadable Greek Mythology primary resource? Great for teachers, homeschoolers and parents alike!

Theseus and the Minotaur

The Monster: The Minotaur
The Hero: Theseus
The Battle: Half-man, half-bull, the Minotaur lurks in an underground maze waiting for his next meal - children sent to him as a sacrifice. Lost in the labyrinth, the kids surely will be devoured. But brave king Theseus has had enough of his land living in fear of the Minotaur. He accompanies the group and is prepared to fight. Hearing the Minotaur breathing nearby, he springs toward it. Dodging the monster's deadly horns, he thrusts his sword into the beast. The Minotaur is dead, but will the group find its way out? Luckily, Theseus unspooled a piece of string as he walked through the maze, and leads the children out to safety.

The Labours of Heracles

The Monster: The Hydra
The Hero: Heracles
The Battle: In a swamp creeps a deadly nine-headed serpent called the Hydra. Killing it is one of 12 tasks Heracles - the son of Greek god, Zeus - must complete to become immortal. After throwing flaming spears at the beast, the Hydra attacks so Heracles hits its heads with a club, but more grow in their place! Heracles' friend, Iolus, then leaps to his aid with a flaming torch. After an epic battle, the men finally destroy the Hydra!

Perseus and Medusa

The Monster: Medusa
The Hero: Perseus
The Battle: The hideous Medusa has snakes for hair, terrifying tusks and a face that turns anyone that looks at it into stone! To please his king, warrior Perseus agrees to slay the beast. Wearing a helmet of invisibility, he sneaks up on Medusa. She's asleep, but one gaze at her face and Perseus would be a statue! So he looks at her harmless reflection in his shiny shield and beheads her. Victorious, Perseus flies off on winged sandals.

Bellerophon and Pegasus

The Monster: The Chimera
The Hero: Bellerophon
The Battle: The fire-breathing Chimera is a terrifying beast with a serpent for a tail, a goat's body and a lion's head! A king has commanded warrior, Bellerophon, to destroy her. Soaring above the monster on a winged horse, Pegasus, he shoots arrows at her. Bellerophon then attaches lead to his spear and thrusts it into the vicious beast. The hero's actions kills the fiery Chimera.

Read more about amazing ancient adventures in National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology.

Did you know we have a FREE downloadable primary resource about the Lost City of Atlantis? Perfect for teachers, homeschoolers and parents alike, the resource investigates the legendary Ancient Greek island swallowed by the sea!

Illustrations: Ben Shannon

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Meet the monsters of Ancient Greek mythology here at Nat Geo Kids. We explore the tales of Medusa, the Minotaur, the Chimera and other Greek myths...

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Last Gate of the Emperor by Kwame Mbalia

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Last Gate of the Emperor by Kwame Mbalia

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From Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel David Makonnen comes an action-packed Afrofuturist adventure about a mythical Ethiopian empire.

Sci-fi and fantasy combine in this epic journey to the stars. Yared Heywat lives an isolated life in Addis Prime - a hardscrabble city with rundown tech, lots of rules, and not much to do.

His worrywart Uncle Moti and bionic lioness Besa are his only family... and his only friends. Often in trouble for his thrill-seeking antics and smart mouth, those same qualities make Yared a star player of the underground augmented reality game, The Hunt for Kaleb's Obelisk.

But when a change in the game rules prompts Yared to log in with his real name, it triggers an attack that rocks the city. In the chaos, Uncle Moti disappears. Suddenly, all the stories Yared's uncle told him as a young boy are coming to life, of kingdoms in the sky and city-razing monsters. And somehow Yared is at the centre of them. Together with Besa and the Ibis - a game rival turned reluctant ally - Yared must search for his uncle... and answers to his place in a forgotten, galaxy-spanning war.
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The first book in a major new series: FUTURE HERO - featuring high-octane adventure, perfect for fans of Black Panther! Destiny is Calling... When Jarell discovers that the fantasy world he is obsessed with doodling is actually real, he is launched into an incredible adventure. Ulfrika, the land of his ancestors, is in trouble and he is the hero they need. With the help of brave and wise-cracking Kimisi, Jarell must stop the evil Ikala.

The future of Ulfrika depends on it... A winning blend of future tech gadgets and a fantasy world inspired by the mythology of Africa and its diaspora. Jarell, an ordinary boy who loves to draw, is the chosen one to save the world of Ulfrika. Told in accessible short chapters, filled with action and humour, this is a fun fast-paced adventure - with plenty more books in the series coming soon!
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Myths and Legends: An illustrated Guide to their origins and meanings

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Myths and Legends: An illustrated Guide to their origins and meanings

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Explore the world's great myths and legends, brought to life in this enthralling retelling of age-old stories passed down from generation to generationFrom the heroes of Ancient Greece to The Dreaming of Australian aborigines, here are the myths that, thousands of years after they were first told, are still relevant today. Unravel the meaning and context behind the myths, understand their cultural significance and discover the characters and themes.

Famous artworks and artefacts exploring scenes from myths are explored and annotated revealing the symbolism and meaning behind them.
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Hercules by Benjamin Hulme-Cross (dyslexia friendly)

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Hercules by Benjamin Hulme-Cross (dyslexia friendly)

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Hercules wants to be famous forever and the only way to do that is to complete the tasks the King sets him. The tasks won't be easy; in fact, Hercules will have to face some of the most terrifying and dangerous creatures that live on earth and in hell! Join Hercules as he wrestles a man-eating lion, tricks the god Atlas, and tries to kidnap Hades' ferocious guard dog.
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This replica of a fifth century BC "kylix" cup (a type of shallow dish used at dinner parties) shows Odysseus tied to the mast of his ship surrounded by the Sirens. In this dramatic and exciting scene from Homer's Odyssey, he has asked his sailors to plug their ears with wax so they don't get distracted by the Sirens' enchanting song and crash the ship into the rocks. However, he asks to be tied to the mast so that he can hear their singing.

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This is a replica bust of the goddess Athena. She was in charge of wisdom and defensive war, and Odysseus' main divine supporter in Homer's Odyssey. She is usually shown with a helmet, and often too with an owl, her special bird.

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Poems like Homer's Odyssey would have been sung by wandering singers called bards, who would accompany their songs with a type of instrument called a "lyre", which is like a miniature harp.