Uroita: Kreikkalaisia sankaritaruja by Charles Kingsley

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Author Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875
Uniform Title The heroes; or, Greek fairy tales for my children. Finnish
Title Uroita: Kreikkalaisia sankaritaruja
Note Reading ease score: 44.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Uroita: Kreikkalaisia sankaritaruja" by Charles Kingsley is a collection of Greek myths and hero stories written in the early 20th century. The work presents the legendary tales of classic Greek heroes, with the first story focusing on Perseus, who embarks on a heroic quest to slay the monstrous Gorgon, Medusa. This collection captures the essence of ancient Greek mythology and the adventures of its central characters. The opening of "Uroita: Kreikkalaisia sankaritaruja" begins with the story of Perseus and his mother, Danae, who are cast out to sea by the vengeful King Acrisius. While struggling for survival, Danae gives birth to Perseus in a chest drifting on the waves. As he grows into a strong young man admired by the islanders, tensions rise when King Polydektes, who desires Danae, uses trickery to force Perseus into undertaking a perilous mission. Perseus vows to bring back Medusa's head, refusing to be bullied by the king and setting the stage for his transformation into a true hero. This foundation illustrates not only the mythological context but also themes of courage, family ties, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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