Frank Carlson Library

"The Greek and Roman demigods must simultaneously prevent the earth mother, Gaea, from waking and stop war from breaking out at Camp Half-Blood"--

What dangers do runaway demigods Luke and Thalia face on their way to Camp Half-Blood? Are Percy and Annabeth up to the task of rescuing stolen goods from a fire-breathing giant who doesn't take kindly to intruders? Four short stories plus original art, interviews, puzzles, and games, reveal new insights into the world of Percy Jackson and the other heroes of Olympus.

Greek and Roman demigods Nico, Jason, Reyna, Leo, and Piper try to stop Gaea, the Earth Mother, who needs the blood of two demigods sacrificed in Athens--the blood of Olympus--to awaken. Meanwhile, the friends keep having frightening visions of a great war at Camp Half-Blood that could be the end of all of them.

The myths of Greece and Rome have provided us with timeless tales of the ancient past, when the world was young and the gods and goddesses shared it with men and women. Classical Mythology provides a complete panoply of these colorful myths, including those that have become familiar references in countless works of world literature: • Prometheus's theft of fire • The twelve labors of Hercules • Icarus's flight too close to the sun • Jason's...

In this set of 24 lectures, Professor Elizabeth Vandiver, University of Maryland, introduces the student to the primary characters and most important stories of classical Greek and Roman mythology. She also surveys some of the leading theoretical approaches to understanding myth in general and classical myth in particular.

"Introduces the Roman god Neptune and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods" --

"Introduces the Roman goddess Minerva and explains her importance; features well-known Roman myths about this goddess; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods" --

"Introduces the Roman god Jupiter and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods" --

"Introduces the Roman goddess Diana and explains her importance; features well-known Roman myths about this goddess; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods" --

Annabeth and Percy have tumbled into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. If they can fight their way through the Gaea's forces, and Percy and Annabeth can survive the House of Hades, then the Seven will be able to seal the Doors both sides and prevent the giants from raising Gaea. But, Leo wonders, if the Doors...