Many of the famous stories of classical literature have their origin in myth and legend. Over the centuries myths and real events have merged into fantasies and sagas about heroes and giants, monsters and maidens, magic powers and all kinds of exciting and startling adventures. The voyages and battles, in which courage and loyalty, trickery and deception are often mixed, have passed into popular storytelling.
The stories here include not only the most dramatic of the Greek legends, describing the exploits of Odysseus, Jason and Theseus, but also tales from India, Scandinavia and Germany, as well as Celtic myths and stories of legendary historic figures, like El Cid, Roland, King Arthur, Robin Hood and the Indian chief Sitting Bull.
Aware of children's keen interest in myth and magic, Jamieson tells these stories in a lively and exciting way that will catch the child's interest and stir his imagination. Suitable for children from the age of eight upwards, the stories are accompanied by illustrations in both color and black & white.
The stories here include not only the most dramatic of the Greek legends, describing the exploits of Odysseus, Jason and Theseus, but also tales from India, Scandinavia and Germany, as well as Celtic myths and stories of legendary historic figures, like El Cid, Roland, King Arthur, Robin Hood and the Indian chief Sitting Bull.
Aware of children's keen interest in myth and magic, Jamieson tells these stories in a lively and exciting way that will catch the child's interest and stir his imagination. Suitable for children from the age of eight upwards, the stories are accompanied by illustrations in both color and black & white.
