Frank Carlson Library

A retelling of the Greek myth about Theseus and the Minotaur. Every nine years, the Athenians have to send a sacrifice of seven young men and women to Crete. These victims meet a gruesome end in the jaws of the Minotaur. Only Theseus can end this cycle, but he will need the help of a famous craftsman, a princess, and a ball of thread. Will he survive World of ancient mythology -- Introduction -- Minos the king -- Crete and Athens at war -- Pasiphae...

Ulysses boyhood was vigorous training for his career of fighting and adventure. He fought at Troy, took a long voyage home to fight off Penelope's suitors.

An easy-to-read retelling of the Greek myth of the Cyclops, who traps Odysseus and his friends and threatens to eat them.

The legendary Greek hero leads a team of intrepid adventurers in a perilous quest for the legendary Golden Fleece before he can claim his throne. Includes featurette and interview.

Recounts the story of the serpent-haired creature whose gaze turned people to stone, and the adventures of the hero who eventually vanquished her.

Expands on the myth of Orpheus, a young poet and musician who undertakes a terrifying journey to ask the ruler of the Underworld to return the princess Eurydice, his beloved bride, after she is killed by a venomous serpent.

Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus.

Recounts the story of Medusa, Perseus' quest to kill her, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.

Describes the myth of the minotaur, including the history of the myth in ancient Greek culture and how the legend has developed in modern culture.

The story of Daedalus, the Greek master craftsman, who murdered his nephew because of envy, fled to Crete, and then, with his son, tried to fly away from Crete like a bird.