Describes the origins, personalities, and special powers of the Greek mythical heroes, including such figures as Heracles, Theseus, Perseus, and Oedipus.

Presents ancient Greek myths about the origin of the world, including the rivalry between the Titans and the Olympians, the rise of Zeus, and the creation of the human race.

Discusses the different monsters that appear in Greek mythology, including Cerberus, Minotaur, Cyclopes, Chimera, Medusa, and the Gigantes.

"Whether one looks at gods walking the earth, heroes killing monsters, or evil villains threatening society, the great mass of ancient Greek myths seems to overflow with colorful characters and stories. These tales were in a sense among the meat and potatoes of the classical Greeks' cultural identity. They felt that in certain ways their myths explained where they came from and to some degree who they were as a people"--

Athena was the Greek goddess of war and wisdom. Athena explores the well-known goddess's backstory and how and why the ancient Greeks worshipped her.

Centaurs were half-human and half-horse creatures in Greek mythology. Centaur explores the purpose these wild, rowdy creatures had in Greek stories.

"Hades was the Greek god of the underworld. Hades explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Greeks treated him with respect. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--