Myths and Legends

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Myths and Legends retells some of the most fantastic stories and folk tales from around the world. From the myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece to the legend of the Knights of King Arthur, the stories in Myths and Legends abound with strange and wonderful happenings. Accompanied by stunning illustrations throughout, children of 6-11 years will be spellbound by the adventures of heroes, monsters, dragons and giants . . . Mythical monsters and legendary heroes have fascinated people for thousands of years. No one will ever know for sure if the terrible Minotaur ever exited or if the ancient Greeks really did destroy the city of Troy with a huge, wooden horse. Perhaps the people within Myths and Legends really did exist, but over many, many years the stories surrounding them have become more and more outrageous until the true facts have all but disappeared. Whether true or untrue, Myths and Legends retells magical tales of fantastic feats and events that will captivate all who read them. Contents Theseus and the Minotaur Daedalus and Icarus Jason and the Golden Fleece Bellerophon and Pegasus Perseus and the Gorgon Achilles and Hector The Wooden Horse of Troy Odysseus and the Cyclops Horatius at the Bridge Androclus and the Lion Rungnir and Thor Geirrodur the Troll King Siegfried the Dragon Slayer Beowulf The Sword in the Stone Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Rodrigo of Spain Roland and Oliver El Cid William Tell