17 books like For the Winner

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The story of the Golden Fleece Padraic Colum · 1957 · 174p · ≈ 5h · Moderate "Still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths."—Publishers WeeklyGeared toward young readers, the classic retellings of stories from ancient myth presented in this volume center on the Argonauts' quest for the golden fleece. Generations have thrilled to compelling renditions of the adventures of heroic Jason and the sorceress Medea, mighty Heracles, the minstrel Orpheus, and other… Shares: Argonauts, Greek Mythology

Jason and the Argonauts Blake A. Hoena · 2015 · 32p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Jason and the Argonauts are characters from Greek mythology. This title may also refer to: Shares: Argonauts, Greek Mythology

The Greek gods Bernard Evslin · 1966 · ★ 4.3 · 116p · ≈ 3h · Moderate The biography of all the gods of ancient Greece. Shares: Greek Gods, Greek Mythology

Ilium Dan Simmons · 2003 · ★ 4.0 · 592p · ≈ 19h · Moderate From the author of the Hyperion Cantos -- one of the most acclaimed popular series in contemporary science fiction -- comes a powerful epic of high-tech gods, human heroes, total war, and the extraordinary transcendence of ordinary beings. The first book in a two-part epic. "I am in awe of Dan Simmons." -- Stephen King. From the towering heights of Olympos Mons on Mars, the mighty Zeus and his… Shares: Greek Gods, Greek Mythology

Greek myths Geraldine McCaughrean · 1992 · ★ 4.0 · 96p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Presents retellings of sixteen Greek myths, including the stories of Pandora, Daedalus and Icarus, King Midas, Jason, and Odysseus. Shares: Argonauts, Greek Mythology

The Greek myths Robert Graves · 1955 · ★ 4.1 · 412p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Robert Graves, classicist, poet, and unorthodox critic, retells the Greek legends of gods and heroes for a modern audience And, in the two volumes of The Greek Myths, he demonstrates with a dazzling display of relevant knowledge that Greek Mythology is “no more mysterious in content than are modern election cartoons.” His work covers, in nearly two hundred sections, the creation myths; the… Shares: Argonauts, Greek Mythology

Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths Bernard Evslin · 1967 · ★ 3.9 · 112p · ≈ 3h · Moderate This book is a great read for anyone looking into mythology. I wasn't into all that stuff until I read this book. It talks about each Greek god, goddess, monster, and hero. Shares: Greek Gods, Greek Mythology

Olympos Dan Simmons · 2005 · ★ 4.0 · 891p · ≈ 29h · Moderate Beneath the gaze of the gods, the mighty armies of Greece and Troy met in fierce and glorious combat, scrupulously following the text set forth in Homer's timeless narrative. But that was before one observer -- Twenty-first Century scholar Thomas Hockenberry -- stirred the bloody brew; before an enraged Achilles joined forces with his archenemy Hector; and before the fleet-footed mankiller turned… Shares: Greek Gods, Greek Mythology

The Lightning Thief Rick Riordan · 2005 · ★ 4.4 · 377p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction—Zeus’ master bolt. Along the way, he must face a host of mythological enemies determined to stop him. Most of all, he must come to terms with a father he… Shares: Greek Gods, Greek Mythology

Encyclopedia of ancient deities Charles Russell Coulter · 2000 · 605p · ≈ 20h · Moderate "This reference work lists all the known gods through recorded history. Alphabetically arranged entries provide the name of each deity (with alternate spellings), as well as notes on names that may be linguistically or functionally related. The tribe or culture that worshiped the deity is identified, and the god's origins and functions are explained.". "An extensive bibliography provides… Shares: Greek Gods, Greek Mythology

Pythian odes Pindar · 1854 · ★ 4.0 · 165p · ≈ 5h · Challenging The victory odes, or epinikia, are a series of poems composed by the ancient Greek poet Pindar to commemorate the triumphs of athletes who competed in various Panhellenic games like the Olympic, Pythian, Nemean, and Isthmian Games. The poems are known for their intricate complexity, which combines praise for the athletes, mythological references, moral reflections, and philosophical musings.The… Shares: Argonauts, Greek Mythology

Theogony Hesiod · 1953 · ★ 3.7 · 87p · ≈ 2h · Moderate Hesiod's straightforward account of family conflict among the gods is the best and earliest evidence of what the ancient Greeks believed about the beginning of the world. Includes Hesiod's "Works and Days", lines 1-201, and material from the Library of Apollodorus. Shares: Greek Gods, Greek Mythology

Camp Half-Blood Confidential Rick Riordan · 2017 · ★ 4.1 · 176p · ≈ 5h · Moderate A companion guide to THE TRIALS OF APOLLO series, set in the world of PERCY JACKSON. Camp Half-Blood FYI is the funny insider's guide to the demigod training camp in Long Island, narrated by none other than Percy Jackson himself, and other favourite characters will be heard from, too. In response to an awful camp orientation video created by the god Apollo, Percy Jackson and other residents of… Shares: Greek Gods, Greek Mythology

Camp Jupiter Classified - A Probatio's Journal Rick Riordan · 2020 · ★ 3.8 · 160p · ≈ 5h · Moderate In this companion book to Rick Riordan's best-selling Trials of Apollo series, bizarre things are happening throughout Camp Jupiter. To find out why, readers can consult the pages of this camper's journal, which reveals the secrets of the Roman demigods' training ground. It's the February after Gaea's defeat, and mysterious incidents are wreaking havoc throughout Camp Jupiter. If the Romans… Shares: Greek Gods, Greek Mythology

Medusa The Mean Suzanne Williams · 2012 · ★ 4.3 · 248p · ≈ 8h · Moderate "All Medusa wants is to be more like her two sisters and the other kids in her class: immortal. As the only mortal at Mount Olympus Academy, Medusa is sick and tired of being surrounded by beautiful, powerful, immortal classmates. It isn't easy making friends, especially when you have snakes for hair and a reputation for being mean"--Information from amazon.com, viewed on Nov. 22, 2013. Shares: Greek Gods, Greek Mythology

Artemis The Loyal Suzanne Williams · 2011 · ★ 4.5 · 280p · ≈ 9h · Moderate "It's time for the annual Olympic Games, and the four goddessgirls are not happy! It's boys only--and the girls at MOA are not pleased. Led by Artemis, Athena, Persphone and Aphrodite, the ladies of Mount Olympus hatch a plan to get Zeus to open up the games to everyone. Will they succeed--or end up watching from the sidelines again?"--Publisher. Shares: Greek Gods, Greek Mythology

Athena the Wise Joan Holub · 2011 · ★ 4.4 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Principal Zeus asks Athena to help Heracles (aka Hercules in the Roman pantheon) complete his twelve labors. But when Heracles starts borrowing Athena's friends things without asking, will she be able to help him set things straight? Shares: Greek Gods, Greek Mythology

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