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3) Hercules
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"Myths were stories that explained the mysteries of the ancient world. Few myths have endured like the myth of Hercules. Half man and half god, Hercules was the strongest person who ever lived. He fought scary, powerful creatures--and won. Yet he was never strong enough to over-come his own anger. The story of Hercules is the story of love lost and battles won"--
4) Hercules
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Hercules, the half-mortal son of Zeus known for his superhuman strength, is a Greek mythological character whose tales have been told and retold over the millennia. This volume details the various legends of Hercules, from the Twelve Labors he performed under the enslavement of Eurystheus to his many clashes with Hera, queen of the gods. In addition to absorbing the original myths as told by Ovid, Euripides, and other primary sources, readers will...
5) Hercules
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"Retells the adventures of the demi-god Hercules as he struggles to accomplish seemingly impossible tasks." --
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"It's a battle of the famous strongman versus the great protector. The Roman god Hercules is known for his tremendous strength and determination. Norse god Thor is fearless and commands lighting, thunder, and storms. If these two heroes were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Thor's and Hercules's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup"--
7) Hercules
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Relates the exploits of Hercules and his importance in Roman mythology, including his connection to such figures as King Augeas and Queen Hippolyte, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.
8) Hercules
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"Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the mythical stories of the Greek god Hercules"--
9) Hercules
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Surveys classical mythology, discussing the relationship between Greek and Roman myths, and describes the birth and life of the demigod Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology.
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The son of Zeus, king of the gods, and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus's wife Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him misery. She tricks Hercules into performing a series of twelve seemingly impossible labors. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme?
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The Roman mythological hero Hercules is celebrated in books, television, and movies. But readers might be surprised to know that Hercules is a constellation they can see in the night sky, too. They'll learn how the incredibly strong baby Hercules killed deadly snakes in his crib as well as how he later performed twelve impossible labors. Some think the constellation shows Hercules standing on a dragon's head! This fun book is a fascinating door into...
20) Greek myths
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"The heroes of Greek Myths are the boldest, bravest characers of all time. Here are three exciting myths, ready to thrill a new generation"--
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