Alibris: Mythology Greek

AUDIOBOOKS | NEW BOOKS OF NOTE | BARGAIN BOOKS

» advanced search

browse BOOKS

Page 1 of 20

sort by

1	The Lightning Thief more books like this by Rick Riordan Now in paperback--the first novel of a new series that mixes classic Greek mythology with modern adventure. After learning he is a demigod, Percy Jackson is sent to a summer camp on Long Island, where he meets the father he never knew--Poseidon, god of the sea. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.30! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Titan's Curse more books like this by Rick Riordan When Percy Jackson receives an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia, at his side; his trusty bronze sword, Riptide; and . . . a ride from his mom. The demigods race to the rescue to find that the Titan Lord Kronos has set up his most ... see all copies from $3.25! new only from $3.25! \| signed copies \| SVS
3	The Sea of Monsters more books like this by Rick Riordan In this second installment in the series Percy, Poseidon's 13-year-old demigod son, is desperate to rescue his friend and retrieve the healing Golden Fleece--the only protection for the children in Camp Half-Blood. Adventure follows chaotic adventure as Percy once again battles mythical monsters in modern-day settings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.52! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths more books like this by Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire "For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation."--"Horn Book," "The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative."--"The New York Times," see all copies from $2.79! new only from $11.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths more books like this by Bernard Evslin In this compelling book, Evslin introduces readers to the wondrous and terrifying world of superhuman beings, such as Medusa and the Minotaur, and the glory of gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon--brought magically to life through exciting retellings of great adventurers such as Perseus, Daedalus, Prometheus, and others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.20! \| SVS
6	Percy Jackson & the Olympians more books like this by Rick Riordan Riordan's three "New York Times" bestsellers featuring Percy Jackson and his adventures with the Olympians are collected in this boxed set. Includes "The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters," and "The Titan's Curse." see all copies from $13.37! new only from $13.37! \| SVS
7	The Complete Greek Tragedies: Sophocles I more books like this by Sophocles, David Grene (Editor), Richmond Lattimore (Editor) "These authoritative translations consign all other complete collections to the wastebasket."--Robert Brustein, "The New Republic" "This is it. No qualifications. Go out and buy it everybody."--Kenneth Rexroth, "The Nation" "The translations deliberately avoid the highly wrought and affectedly poetic; their idiom is contemporary....They have ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.25! \| SVS
8	Greek Way more books like this by Edith Hamilton The aim of this work is not a history of events but an account of the achievement and spirit of Greece. Edith Hamilton is also the author of "The Roman Way". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.46! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Greek Tragedies, Volume 1 more books like this by David Grene (Editor), Richmond Lattimore (Editor) In three paperback volumes, the Grene and Lattimore editions offer a selection of the most important and characteristic plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides from the nine-volume anthology of "The Complete Greek Tragedies," Over the years these authoritative, critically acclaimed editions have been the preferred choice of more than three ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.31! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Adventures of Ulysses more books like this by Bernard Evslin Ulysses and his men embark upon a glorious journey home, unaware that they have angered the gods. Their journey will last for ten years, riddled with many perils. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Ilium more books like this by Dan Simmons From the Hugo Award-winning author of the Hyperion Cantos comes the first book of a breathtaking new saga based on the themes of Homer's "The Iliad" and Shakespeare's "The Tempest"--a groundbreaking work from a "magnificently original" ("Denver Post") writer. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.65! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Three: The Titan's Curse more books like this by Rick Riordan In this third book of the acclaimed series, Percy and his friends are escorting two new half-bloods safely to camp when they are intercepted by a manticore and learn that the goddess Artemis has been kidnapped. see all copies from $3.25! new only from $4.88! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Olympos more books like this by Dan Simmons Dan Simmons's extraordinarily complex, epic science fictional exploration of Homer's ILIAD, the structure and history of human literature, and the future of humanity wraps up in this sequel to ILIUM. The far-future reenactment of the Trojan War on an alternate version of Mars goes wildly off track as the Greeks and Trojans temporarily forget their ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy more books like this by Padraic Colum Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe, and the land of the raging Cyclopes. Using narrative threads from "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.77! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Greek Myths more books like this by Olivia Coolidge This collection of Greek myths includes the stories of Medusa, Hercules, and Theseus. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.65! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Helen of Troy more books like this by Margaret George From the bestselling author of "Autobiography of Henry VIII, Memoirs of Cleopatra," and "Mary, Called Magdalene," among others, comes a lush, seductive novel of the legendary beauty whose face "launched a thousand ships," the mythic woman who was Helen of Troy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Goddesses in Every Woman Reissue: A New Psychology of Women more books like this by Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., Gloria Steinem (Designer) "A glorious book. Jean Shinoda Bolen's weaving of myth, science and keen observation (her own) make this an outstanding contribution to the humanities."--Rita Mae Brown see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.15! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Medea and Other Plays more books like this by Euripides 'the most tragic of the poets' Aristotle Euripides was one of the most popular and controversial of all Greek tragedians, and his plays are marked by an independence of thought, ingenious dramatic devices, and a subtle variety of register and mood. He is also remarkable for the prominence he gave to female characters, whether heroines of virtue ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.82! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Greek Gods and Heroes more books like this by Robert Graves Recounts the glorious days when gods and godesses who dwelt on Mount Olympus ruled over the world of mortals below, and fabled heroes performed mighty deeds of valor. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.36! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Mythology more books like this by Hestia Evans, Lady For lovers of Greek myths and those just discovering their timeless power, this fascinating volume is faithfully reproduced from Lady Hestia Evanss 19th-century edition, with all its romantic ambiance, clever wit, and novelty features intact. Includes an oak-leaf oracle of Zeus, a pop-up Pandoras box, a piece of Golden Fleece, and much more. see all copies from $12.87! new only from $12.87! \| SVS
21 view cover	Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad more books like this by Rosemary Sutcliff Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Rich with arresting imagery and memorable characters, its powerful metaphors still permeate modern culture. This brilliant retelling offers young readers an exciting introduction to the heroes of ancient Greece while providing the complete story of the battle of ... see all copies from $3.34! new only from $3.78! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Bacchae, and other plays more books like this by Euripides Through their sheer range, daring innovation, flawed but eloquent characters and intriguing plots, the plays of Euripides have shocked and stimulated audiences since the fifth century BC. "Phoenician Women" portrays the rival sons of King Oedipus and their mother's doomed attempts at reconciliation, while "Orestes" shows a son ravaged with guilt ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Talisman more books like this by Lynne Ewing Maggie is running out of time on this earth. And before she can tell one of the Daughters of the Moon that she is to be her successor, she reflects on the incredible, age-old journey that brought her to where she is. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.02! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Complete Greek Tragedies: Sophocles II more books like this by Sophocles, David Greene (Editor), Richmond Lattimore (Editor) "These authoritative translations consign all other complete collections to the wastebasket."--Robert Brustein, "The New Republic" "This is it. No qualifications. Go out and buy it everybody."--Kenneth Rexroth, "The Nation" "The translations deliberately avoid the highly wrought and affectedly poetic; their idiom is contemporary....They have ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.28!
25 view cover	The Wanderings of Odysseus: The Story of the Odyssey more books like this by Rosemary Sutcliff The long siege is ended. Troy lies in ashes. The black ships of the Greek war-host set sail for home - but for King Odysseus of Ithaca, the return voyage holds hazards far greater than any he faced in the Trojan War. Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey" is transformed by Rosemary Sutcliff into a traveller's tale with a spectacular cast of magicians and ... see all copies from $3.78! new only from $3.78! \| first editions \| SVS

Page 1 of 20: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next>

Browse authors

Browse subjects

Our Money-Back Guarantee

We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.