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This book is a great jumping off point for a unit or lesson on Greek Mythology. The tales in this book are thousands of years old and come from a completely different time and culture, using this book will provide the students a window in to this world.

Robert Byrd tells the Greek Legend of Jason and Argonauts, recounting his famous tales such as retrieving the Golden Fleece with eye catching illustrations. Jason‘s whole life is recounted through the book in stunning detail.

Rise up, you dead, slain of the hydra. Rise from your graves and avenge us. Those who steal the Golden Fleece must die.

This story is an original Greek Myth. I would say the lesson in the story is having humility. Throughout the story, Jason, a human uses his brain more so than being overconfident and egotistical. In the end, with the help of others and being a leader for the Argonauts, he is triumphant.

This is the story of Jason, the son of Lolcos. When his uncle takes the throne from him he is sent on a quest for the golden fleece with other men. This is the first great quest in Greek mythology. Through many halts on their journey there and back, Jason and the Argonauts end up retrieving the fleece and he becomes the king.

The heroes set sail on an epic adventure of Greek mythology to capture the Golden Fleece.

The hero‘s in Greek mythology is a great book for children. I like how it included descriptions on each page about each hero and their characteristics.

“Some were real cries of grief at the dangers these men might face on such a perilous voyage”

Great book to use to teach about geek mythology. On most pages there are small blurbs about different Greek gods. Very informational!

This book does not have a published date on it. This book is also multiple stories put into one book. I read the Golden Fleece. It had a very colorful illustration and was a short and simple story.

“The Golden Fleece became the most prized treasure in the ancient world”