From master storyteller Padriac Colum comes a Newbery Honor-winning
collection of epic myths that "is unequaled as an introduction to the
classic myths for young readers" (Publishers Weekly).
Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings,
the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire.
Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with
classic Greek mythology to create this captivating epic about life, war,
and astounding beings who lived in a time long past. Poetically written
and wonderful for reading aloud, this collection of ancient stories will
captivate modern readers.