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Title: Herakles, the Hero of Thebes, and Other Heroes of the Myth
Adapted from the Second Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece

Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Shaun Pinder, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Herakles, the Hero of Thebes, and Other Heroes of the Myth" by Mary E. Burt and Zenaïde A. Ragozin is a collection of adaptations from ancient Greek myths written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the legendary tales surrounding notable heroes such as Herakles, Jason, and Theseus, drawing from educational texts used in primary schools in Greece. It aims to introduce young readers to these thrilling stories, which highlight themes of bravery, adventure, and the struggle between good and evil. The opening of the book sets the foundation for its exploration of heroic myths. It begins with a preface that discusses the importance of action-oriented characters like Herakles for young minds, proposing that these tales instill values of courage and resilience. The narrative quickly moves into the origins of Herakles, detailing his extraordinary strength even as a child, the jealousy of Hera, and the subsequent challenges he faces, including slaying a mighty lion and battling the Hydra. Through these captivating adventures, the beginning introduces readers to the awe-inspiring deeds of Herakles and sets the stage for his legendary labors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burt, Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1850-1918

Author: Ragozin, Zénaïde A. (Zénaïde Alexeïevna), 1835-1924

EBook No.: 50569

Published: Nov 28, 2015

Downloads: 173

Language: English

Subject: Mythology, Greek

Subject: Mythology, Roman

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:50569:2 2015-11-28T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ragozin, Zénaïde A. (Zénaïde Alexeïevna) Burt, Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth) en 1
2024-11-08T12:22:44Z Herakles, the Hero of Thebes, and Other Heroes of the Myth

This edition has images.

Title: Herakles, the Hero of Thebes, and Other Heroes of the Myth
Adapted from the Second Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece

Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Shaun Pinder, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Herakles, the Hero of Thebes, and Other Heroes of the Myth" by Mary E. Burt and Zenaïde A. Ragozin is a collection of adaptations from ancient Greek myths written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the legendary tales surrounding notable heroes such as Herakles, Jason, and Theseus, drawing from educational texts used in primary schools in Greece. It aims to introduce young readers to these thrilling stories, which highlight themes of bravery, adventure, and the struggle between good and evil. The opening of the book sets the foundation for its exploration of heroic myths. It begins with a preface that discusses the importance of action-oriented characters like Herakles for young minds, proposing that these tales instill values of courage and resilience. The narrative quickly moves into the origins of Herakles, detailing his extraordinary strength even as a child, the jealousy of Hera, and the subsequent challenges he faces, including slaying a mighty lion and battling the Hydra. Through these captivating adventures, the beginning introduces readers to the awe-inspiring deeds of Herakles and sets the stage for his legendary labors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burt, Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1850-1918

Author: Ragozin, Zénaïde A. (Zénaïde Alexeïevna), 1835-1924

EBook No.: 50569

Published: Nov 28, 2015

Downloads: 173

Language: English

Subject: Mythology, Greek

Subject: Mythology, Roman

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:50569:3 2015-11-28T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ragozin, Zénaïde A. (Zénaïde Alexeïevna) Burt, Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth) en 1