What Is Greek Mythology?

What Is Greek Mythology? - Paperback

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What Is Greek Mythology?

What Is Greek Mythology? - Paperback

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Book Overview

by Kathryn Waterfield (Author), Who Hq (Author), Gregory Copeland (Illustrator)

How did Zeus come to rule the sky? How did Poseidon become the god of the sea? Learn all about the myths and legends of Greek mythology in this dramatic history, featuring 16 pages of photos.

Celebrate ancient Greek mythology and civilization, where Heracles performed his twelve heroic feats and Athena defended the acropolis as the goddess of war and wisdom. For centuries, these tales were at the center of Greek society and religion. The legends of Greek mythology have been retold around the world in stories like Ovid's Heroides and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, influencing everything from ancient Roman culture to bestselling American novels of the twenty-first century. Including well-known tales of Medusa and Perseus, sirens, goddesses, and more, this book explores the vibrant stories that live on and inspire young readers to this day.

Author Biography

Kathryn Waterfield (née Dunathan) is a writer and tour lecturer specializing in Greek history. Formerly with the University of South Florida and the Tampa Museum of Art, Kathryn holds an MA with distinction in classical studies from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. She lives with her husband, classicist Robin Waterfield, in the remote southern Peloponnese in Greece.

Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.4 x 7.4 x 5.3 IN
Publication Date: May 05, 2026
ISBN9798217051021
Author Kathryn Waterfield , Who Hq
PublisherPenguin Workshop
GenreChildren, History, and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedMay 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages112
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Kathryn Waterfield
Kathryn Waterfield (née Dunathan) is a writer and tour lecturer specializing in Greek history. Formerly with the University of South Florida and the Tampa Museum of Art, Kathryn holds an MA with distinction in classical studies from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. She lives with her husband, classicist Robin Waterfield, in the remote southern Peloponnese in Greece.
About Who Hq
Ben Hubbard is an accomplished nonfiction author for children and adults with over 160 titles to his name. He has written about many subjects, from space, the samurai, and sharks, to poison, pets, and the Plantagenets. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookshops, schools, and libraries around the world. He currently lives in British Columbia, Canada.

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