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Tales of the Greek Heroes Audiobook
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Gods and heroes are brought to life in this masterful retelling of the legends and tales of ancient Greece.
Here are the great stories of the Heroic Age, from the myths of the making of the universe to the death of Heracles—also called Hercules. Set against the colorful background of Greece and the Aegean, the adventures of heroes such as Perseus the Gorgon-slayer, Dionysus, Theseus, and Jason and the Argonauts once again come to life.
In this skillful retelling, these tales are as vivid and exciting as when they were first told three thousand years ago. With just the right levels of complexity, action, and adventure, this volume will satisfy listeners of all ages. The story of ancient Greece is continued in The Tale of Troy.
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"It was a very clear breakdown of mythology, though versions of the myths differ from some that I'm used to. I'm aware that Greek Mythology had a zillion versions that evolved over hundreds of years of storytelling, so it was really cool to see some differences. The stories were broken down into a nice linear fashion. Overall it was informative and easy to read."
— Amy (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Roger Lancelyn Green's retellings are among the most accessible, particularly to younger listeners, while retaining the poetic quality of the ancient texts.”
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Tales of the Greek Heroes Listener Reviews
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" Tales of the Greek Heroes by Roger Lancelyn Green is a great book,full of stories and legends about those Gods and Heroes, always saving the day. "
— Cameron, 2/15/2014 -
" Roger Lancelyn Green is a really good author, and his interpretation of the Greek myths are awesome. Not much more that needs to be said. "
— Collin, 2/13/2014 -
" A great collection of Greek Myths that all inter-connect, the second half of the book is mostly about Heracles, but has a few chapters on Jason and the Argonauts and their quest for the golden fleece. "
— Eoin, 2/12/2014 -
" Like his Tales of Ancient Egypt, these are really good versions of the myths of ancient Greece. We read these aloud with our children and they loved each one. They are short enough to be bedtime stories (10-12 pages each). "
— Dan, 2/10/2014 -
" This book was OK, it wasn't the best book i've read. It is all different stories of greek mythology put together in chronological order. It is told in a very boring way. While reading i thought i was skipping over stuff. "
— Jack, 1/20/2014 -
" I ,being one who loves mythology, thought this great. The whole story flowed so well. I would say the best thing about this story was that I was never confuse with what was happening. The myths were told in such a way I remember them perfectly ,which is great. "
— Amelia, 1/18/2014 -
" I loved reading about the greek heroes! I know it says compact disc, but I couldn't find the book version on here... Nonetheless, I devoured this book, I just wish it had been more informative, instead of skimming over some of the battles and adventures that some of the heroes had. "
— Dayla, 1/15/2014 -
" After having no mythology in school, I needed to learn myself and this was an easy foray into it. "
— linnea, 1/4/2014 -
" I love Greek Mythology and I loved this book. There was just so much information in this book, but it was like a story book at the same time. I loved it "
— Chandrika, 1/3/2014 -
" Classic story telling got a little into it and realized I read it many moons ago. But re read it and still enjoyed it. "
— Sheri, 12/28/2013 -
" There's quite a lot about Heracles! "
— Beverley, 12/25/2013 -
" I've always had a soft spot for mythology. "
— Arwen, 12/24/2013 -
" I read this to my eight year old. The book does a great job of explaining the Greek myths to kids and adults, expanding on the more commonly known myths and really sealing the details on characters like Heracles. I look forward to reading more of his work. "
— Lauren, 12/4/2013 -
" I don't know why or how, but I am obsessed with Greek mythology. This is a great book. I especially enjoyed The Labors of Heracles. "
— Rachel, 6/26/2013 -
" Very well written and portrayed. I loved all of these fantastic stories "
— Olivia, 6/4/2013 -
" I liked everything about this book. "
— Sam's, 8/16/2012 -
" 40 pages of Moleskine notes and a bunch of fantastic curricular ideas, I'm still glad I'm done. Only so I can go read that blasted Malazan epic taunting me... S'like the Sirens have me... "
— Crystal, 4/9/2012 -
" Great way to get an overview. Now I want to go to the sources. "
— Signy, 4/1/2012 -
" Excellent summary, easy to read and a good insight into stories which form the core of so many modern tales and novels. "
— Edward, 12/7/2011 -
" I'm reading this with my tutoree. It's actually pretty interesting; there are Biblical parallels to almost every story, which I don't remember from previous adaptations. "
— Elisabeth, 9/11/2011 -
" This book was OK, it wasn't the best book i've read. It is all different stories of greek mythology put together in chronological order. It is told in a very boring way. While reading i thought i was skipping over stuff. "
— Jack, 5/7/2011 -
" I am totally loving this book. I'm hooked and can't put it down. best .50 i spent in a while "
— Melissa, 12/12/2010 -
" this book is defenetly one of my favorites. i especially liked how he made all the stories sort of connected,like all the stories are one big and epic tale. i love Greek Mythology and so I love this. "
— aleee, 4/15/2010 -
" I've read a lot of Greek mythology and this was informational but the narrator could have had a better voice. Too textbookish "
— Jenna, 2/23/2010 -
" I'm reading this with my tutoree. It's actually pretty interesting; there are Biblical parallels to almost every story, which I don't remember from previous adaptations. "
— Elisabeth, 6/30/2009 -
" Classic story telling got a little into it and realized I read it many moons ago. But re read it and still enjoyed it. "
— Sheri, 6/17/2009 -
" After having no mythology in school, I needed to learn myself and this was an easy foray into it. "
— linnea, 6/14/2009 -
" I don't know why or how, but I am obsessed with Greek mythology. This is a great book. I especially enjoyed The Labors of Heracles. "
— Rachel, 3/12/2009
About Roger Lancelyn Green
Roger Lancelyn Green (1918–1987) became interested in myths and legends at an early age. Frequently absent from school due to illness, he spent his time browsing through the books of the magnificent Queen Anne library at his home in England. He loved fairy tales, adventure stories, and traditional legends from around the world. While at Oxford he made a special study of fairy tales and myths. He published a large number of books, but it is his skill as a master storyteller that gives the tales their freshness alongside their familiarity.
About Edward Lewis
Edward Lewis (a.k.a. David Hilder) is a stage, film, and television actor. He has narrated unabridged audiobooks for over eighteen years and has recorded more than two hundred titles, spanning works of fiction and nonfiction.