This famous story is very old. It was written many years ago by Homer. It tells a grand tale of war, monsters, and a long trip home. At its core, it is a story about family, power, and helping strangers. This new book makes the old poem easy and fun to read. The main star is Odysseus. He is a smart hero who uses tricks and masks to win. But he also makes mistakes, just like we do. The words in this book move fast and sound like a song. This edition also has a great start that explains the poem's deep past. It brings helpful maps to show you the way. It tells you how to say the hard names. It has notes to help you learn. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to read this tale for the first time.

In the home of Helios, the powerful sun god, a daughter is born. But Circe is a very strange child. She is not strong like her mighty father, and she is not beautiful like her mother. Looking to the human world for friends, she finds she has a dangerous secret power. She can do witchcraft. Her strong spells can turn her enemies into monsters and even scare the gods. Feeling threatened, Zeus sends her away to a lonely, empty island. While living alone, Circe practices her magic and tames wild animals. She also meets famous people from myths, like the scary Minotaur, smart Daedalus, and tricky Odysseus. But it is dangerous for a woman to be all alone. Soon, she makes both men and gods very angry. To save who she loves, Circe must choose between the gods and the human world.

Ancient queens are often either hated forever or totally forgotten. She already knows which path is best for her. Born to a powerful king, you are forced to marry a very cruel ruler. You stand by, unable to help, as he hurts your innocent child just to please the angry gods. You watch him fight a long, bloody war in a faraway land, and you comfort yourself with angry thoughts. This was not the first time you were treated badly. This was never the peaceful life you deserved, and this will definitely not break you. Slowly, you make a secret plan in the shadows. When your husband finally comes home as a winner, you have a big choice to make. You can just accept things, or you can get revenge. Both choices will make you famous. If no one gives you power, you must boldly take it for yourself.

This exciting book tells the story of three women from Greek myths. They are trapped by an old, dark curse. First is Clytemnestra. When she marries Agamemnon, she ignores the bad talk about his past. Right before a big war, he breaks her trust in a very bad way. Now, she must face the curse that ruins her family. Next is Princess Cassandra of Troy. She can see what will happen in the future. But her gift is a cruel trick. No one will ever believe her warnings. She sees that a grand army will burn her city, but she cannot stop it. Last is young Elektra. She only wants her dear dad to come home safe from the fighting. Can she get away from her family's dark past? Or is her future also tied to pain and war?

Princess Ariadne of Crete grows up in a bright and beautiful home. She loves to listen to sweet stories of brave heroes and strong gods. But a dark and scary secret hides deep below her shiny gold floors. Her brother is the Minotaur. He is a loud, angry beast who demands blood every single year. One day, a bold prince named Theseus comes to town. He wants to kill the huge monster. Ariadne sees a real chance to run far away. She makes a plan to help him win the hard fight. To do this, she must break the strict rules of the gods. She must turn against her own home and family. She risks it all for a chance at true love. But will her big choice truly bring her a happy life? And what will happen to the sweet little sister she leaves behind in the dark?

Helen and Klytemnestra are young princesses of Sparta. They grow up with rich things and a very easy life. But while they are still just girls, their strict father forces them to marry two brothers. The sisters are sent far away from each other to live with these kings. Even though they are now grand queens, their lives are not their own at all. People think they should only have babies and stay very quiet. But their new husbands are mean, cold, and care only about gaining more power. Soon, the deep sadness and cruel pain become too much for them to handle. The two brave sisters decide they will not just sit back and be quiet anymore. They push back hard against the unfair rules of their world. They fight to break free and build brand new lives for themselves on their own terms.

Princess Psyche of Mycenae is told she will one day beat a scary monster. She does not want to be a quiet girl like others expect. Instead, she learns to fight with a sword and bow. One day, she makes Aphrodite, the goddess of love, very angry. The goddess sends Eros to curse Psyche. Eros is tired of how humans use his gifts, and he does not want to help. But he makes a big mistake. He pokes himself with the magic arrow meant for Psyche! Now, he is doomed to fall deeply in love with her. But there is a catch. If they ever look into each other's eyes, she will be taken away from him forever. Fate brings the bold princess and the tired god together. Now, they must face huge trials to save their love and themselves.

Psyche is a bold and beautiful young woman. Many men look at her, but none want to marry her. Deep down, she just wants to be free. Her father fears that their town is cursed by an angry goddess. To fix this, he ties Psyche to a rock for a monster to take. But a monster never comes! Instead, she meets Eros, a god of love. Eros was sent to ruin Psyche, but cannot do it. Eros takes her away to a secret, safe palace. There, they fall deeply in love. But Eros only visits her in total darkness and flies away before morning light. Soon, Psyche starts to have big doubts. She wonders about the high cost of their secrets. Pushed by her sisters, she tries to find out who Eros really is. This breaks their trust and changes the world forever.

Orphia does not want to fight, even though she is taught to be a warrior. Living on a lonely island, she loves making poems. Her sweet words can make flowers bloom and forests grow. But her father, the sun god Apollo, will not let her use this magic. One day, she meets a kind young man named Eurydicius who makes shields. He gives her the brave heart she needs to use her true voice. Soon, they become very close. Orphia then joins a famous team on a grand ship to find a golden prize. She faces scary dragons, deadly singers, and mean fighters. She wins great fame on her trip, but she only wants to go home to her love. Sadly, she must take one more dark trip. She will have to use all her magic words to fight for him.

Hekate is born into a world at war. When her parents lose a big fight against the new gods, her mother takes her to the Underworld to hide. Growing up alone in the land of the dead, she looks for a place to belong. Surrounded by ghosts and monsters, Hekate soon finds she has a deep, dark magic. She grows up to become the powerful goddess of witchcraft. Her magic is so strong that even the greatest gods are scared of her. But soon, another huge war breaks out. The awful fighting threatens to destroy everything, from the high mountains to the deep Underworld. Now, Hekate is the only one who can stop the war. She must use her dark magic to save the world, even if everyone else fears her.

Two powerful women team up on a great quest in this exciting story. Medea is a smart witch who lives a sad, trapped life under a mean king. When the hero Jason arrives, they make a deal. She will use her magic to help him find a golden prize if he takes her away. But she soon finds that the cost of freedom is very high. Atalanta is a strong fighter raised by wild bears. She joins Jason’s crew to look for her lost love. When Medea joins the ship, the two women share a spark they cannot ignore. Jason needs both of these strong women to win his prize and take back his throne. Soon, they all must face dangerous quests, angry gods, and the heavy price of true love.

Medusa has always felt left out. She lives on a small island with her family of sea gods. She dreams of going on big adventures. When the goddess Athena invites her to learn at a grand temple, Medusa jumps at the chance. In the big city, she does very well and finally feels strong and happy. But one night, the sea god Poseidon hurts her in a terrible way. Instead of helping her, Athena blames Medusa for what happened. As a cruel punishment, Athena turns Medusa's hair into hissing snakes. But Medusa refuses to just be a sad victim. Filled with deep anger and heartbreak, she uses her scary new look to fight back. She becomes a fierce hero and takes the power to write her own brave story.

Persephone is the young goddess of spring. She is brand new to the big city of Olympus. Her mother raised her in the human world to keep her safe. Now, she finally gets to live with the other gods. But everything changes when her roommate takes her to a wild party. There, she meets Hades, the dark king of the Underworld. Right away, they feel a deep connection. Hades is handsome and kind, even though people misunderstand him. But falling in love with a king is not easy. Olympus is full of tricky rules, mean gossip, and hidden secrets. Now, Persephone must learn how to survive in this flashy new world. She has to find her own voice and discover her true power, all while following her heart.

Edward Fosca is a killer. Mariana is completely sure of it. But Fosca is a very popular teacher at a grand college. He teaches old Greek stories. All the staff and students love him. He even has a secret club of young women called the Maidens who follow him everywhere. When one of these girls is found dead, Mariana knows Fosca is to blame. She is a smart woman who works to help sad people, but her own life is falling apart. Still, she becomes obsessed with proving Fosca is the bad guy. She dives deep into the dark world of Greek myths and secret college clubs. Mariana will risk everything to find the truth, even if it puts her own life in very real danger.

Do you want to know the real stories behind your favorite myths? This book is a great place to start! It takes you on a grand trip back in time to the ancient world. You will learn all about the powerful gods, brave heroes, and scary monsters that people used to believe in. The book tells the classic tales of huge battles, magic tricks, and epic quests. It explains how ancient people used these cool stories to understand the world around them. The writing is very easy to read and understand. It breaks down the complicated history into fun and simple facts. This is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to learn the true history behind all the exciting myths and legends on this list!

After reading all these great books, you might be very thirsty! This fun book is the perfect partner for your reading marathon. It is filled with amazing drink recipes inspired by famous Greek myths. The drinks have very clever names based on gods, heroes, and magic items. You can learn how to mix up a sweet nectar fit for a king. There are simple steps to make colorful drinks that look like they came from Mt. Olympus. Each recipe also includes a fun little story or a quick fact about the myth that inspired it. It is a very creative and tasty way to bring the ancient world right into your own kitchen. Grab your favorite book, mix up a magical drink, and enjoy reading like a true deity!