Greek Mythology Book For Teens: A Chronicle of Ancient Tales | Paperback Book
Greek Mythology Book For Teens: A Chronicle of Ancient Tales | Paperback Book
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This book presents a collection of Greek myths retold for teenage readers (ages 13+). The stories are based on classical sources such as Homer, Hesiod, and Ovid, and are narrated in clear, modern English.
Key Myths Included:
- The Titanomachy and the birth of the Olympian gods
- Zeus and Hera’s marriage and conflicts
- Medusa’s transformation and Perseus’ quest
- Hades and Persephone’s story
- Prometheus’ punishment
- Heracles’ Twelve Labors
- Orpheus and Eurydice
- Pandora’s jar
- Achilles and Patroclus in the Trojan War
- Psyche and Eros
- Odysseus’ journey home
Book Features:
- 20 self-contained chapters, each focusing on one major myth
- Intended Audience: Young adults and teens who enjoy mythology, fantasy, or classics
Reader Feedback Example: "This book retells Greek myths in a way that feels fresh and relatable for teens." – Lena, 16 (Verified Purchase)
A straightforward collection of authentic Greek myths retold for young readers – perfect for anyone who loves Percy Jackson, Lore Olympus, or the original classics, but wants the full, traditional stories in an easy-to-read format.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: THE LAND AND PEOPLE OF ANCIENT GREECE
- Geography shaping the rise of city-states
- Influence of Minoans and Mycenaeans
- Religion woven into daily life
CHAPTER 2: THE BIRTH OF THE GODS
- Chaos, Gaia, and Uranus as primordial forces
- Cronus’s rise and fear of prophecy
- Zeus overthrowing the Titans
CHAPTER 3: CRONUS AND THE TITANS
- Golden Age under Cronus
- Rhea’s cunning to save Zeus
- Seeds of rebellion leading to the Titanomachy
CHAPTER 4: THE RISE OF THE OLYMPIANS
- The Titanomachy: war between generations
- Allies like Cyclopes and Hundred-Handed Giants
- Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades dividing realms
CHAPTER 5: THE TWELVE OLYMPIAN GODS
- Unique domains and personalities
- Symbols and worship in daily life
- Interaction and rivalries among the gods
CHAPTER 6: MORTALS AND THE GODS
- Worship, sacrifice, and humility
- Hubris leading to divine punishment
- Mortals achieving greatness through godly favor
CHAPTER 7: HEROES IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY
- Semi-divine ancestry and heroic traits
- The heroic cycle of quests and trials
- Flaws and moral lessons they embody
CHAPTER 8: THE TROJAN WAR
- Paris’s judgment and Helen’s abduction
- Greek forces and Troy’s mighty walls
- The Trojan Horse and consequences of war
CHAPTER 9: ODYSSEUS AND HIS JOURNEY
- Cunning hero’s prolonged return from Troy
- Encounters with monsters and enchantresses
- Triumph at home through wit and perseverance
CHAPTER 10: PERSEUS AND THE GORGONS
- Prophecy forcing a perilous quest
- Divine gifts enabling Medusa’s defeat
- Rescuing Andromeda and fulfilling destiny
CHAPTER 11: THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR
- Athens under tribute to Crete
- Ariadne’s thread guiding the labyrinth
- Tragedy from a broken promise to King Aegeus
CHAPTER 12: HERCULES AND HIS TWELVE LABORS
- Origins steeped in Hera’s wrath
- Impossible tasks proving strength and cunning
- Final redemption and ascent to Olympus
CHAPTER 13: JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS
- Gathering legendary heroes on the Argo
- Medea’s magic aiding the quest
- Tragic end of Jason’s ambitions
CHAPTER 14: THE UNDERWORLD
- Hades’s domain and its rivers
- Regions for ordinary souls, heroes, and sinners
- Daring journeys by Orpheus, Theseus, and Hercules
CHAPTER 15: STRANGE CREATURES
- Centaurs, Cyclopes, and hybrid beasts
- Monstrous threats testing heroism
- Moral allegories of chaos vs. order
CHAPTER 16: WOMEN IN MYTHS
- Goddesses shaping fate and civilization
- Mortal heroines, tragic figures, and rulers
- Influence and ambition in a patriarchal setting
CHAPTER 17: ORACLES AND PROPHECIES
- Delphi as Apollo’s sacred voice
- Famous prophecies shaping mortal fates
- The peril of misinterpretation and hubris
CHAPTER 18: DAILY LIFE AND CUSTOMS
- Household roles and social structures
- Agriculture, feasting, and religious festivals
- Public spaces, trade, and civic identity
CHAPTER 19: GREAT MYTHS ABOUT LOVE
- Eros’s arrows inspiring longing or aversion
- Orpheus, Psyche, and Pygmalion’s devotion
- Tragedies and redemptions shaped by desire
CHAPTER 20: THE END OF AN AGE
- Aftermath of the Trojan War and decline of heroes
- Hellenistic and Roman adaptations of Greek gods
- Transition to new beliefs as Olympian worship wanes
Product Details
Dimensions: 5.8 × 8.3 inches / 15.24 x 22.86 cm
Cover: Paperback

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