Greek poems to the gods

Greek Poems to the Gods

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Greek Poems to the Gods

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Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods

From Zeus and Hephaestus to Hades and Persephone, this book reveals the origins of nearly thirty Greek gods and goddesses, how they've been worshipped

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Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods

Want to know how Zeus came to be top god? How many times Kronos ate one of his own kids? How Athena literally burst out of another god's head? In this

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Greek Mythology: The Ultimate Guide to Ancient Gods, Heroes, Goddesses, Greek Myths and Legends

Greek MythologyThe Ultimate Guide to Ancient Gods, Heroes, Goddesses, Greek Myths and LegendsWelcome to the world of Greek Mythology. In this all-too brief guide, we provide you with an overview of many of the Olympians and Titans who populated the minds a

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Percy Jackson And The Greek Gods - Rick Riordan

<p>Who could tell the true stories of the gods and goddesses of Olympus better than modern-day demigod Percy Jackson? In this action-packed tour of Greek mythology, Percy gives his hilarious personal views on the feuds, fights and love affairs of the Olympians. Want to know how Zeus came to be top god? How many times Kronos ate one of his own kids? How Athena lite...

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Gifts of the Gods

Gifts of the Gods: A History of Food in Greece is a comprehensive history of Greek food from prehistoric times to the 21st century. The book reveals t

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Collected Poems

This volume presents the most authentic Greek text of Cavafy's 154 authorized poems ever to be published, together with a new English translation that

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Universe, The Gods And Mortals

Presents a study of Greek mythology. This book takes you from the Trojan War to the voyage of Odysseus, from the story of Dionysus to the destiny of O

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Illustrated Guide to Greek Myths and Legends

Provides an introduction to the famous gods and goddesses in Greek mythology and their exploits. This book helps the reader to understand the stories

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A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths - Stephen P. Kershaw

<p>The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the book explains key issues arising from the narratives, and discusses the myths and their wider relevance. Thi...

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Percy Jackson and the Greek Heroes (0141362251)

Kniha - 516 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 516 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná In this gripping follow-up to Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods, demigod Percy Jackson tells the stories of twelve of the original Greek heroes in all their gory, bloodthirsty glory.Want to know who cut off Medusa's head? Which hero was raised by a she-bear? Who ta...

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Greek Myths for Young Children

This collection of the best-known of the Greek myths has been carefully written to appeal to young children who will find these stories of gods, morta

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Sixty-Four Poems

Endre Ady was born in eastern Hungary in 1877. Between 1906 and 1908, while plying to and from Paris as a correspondent for a Budapest daily, he published three volumes of startling verse that jolted Hungarian poetry into the 2oth century. His work was at once controversial, and contradictory: it was full of western, modernist, influence, but also spoke uniquely to the d...

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Hermes: War of the Gods (PC) Steam

As an evil force rises to shatter Earth, you must stand firm or the world will fall! When an angry goddess appears in billows of fire and smoke on the first day of the Olympics and declares war on mankind, Zeus has no choice but to call on the mischievous god Hermes to save the people of Greece. Like a benevolent god, you'll gaze down on this vibrant game world and guide ...

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Clytemnestra: The spellbinding retelling of Greek mythology´s greatest heroine - Casati Costanza

Anotace: Mother. Monarch. Murderer. Magnificent . . . meet Clytemnestra, the ancient world`s most wronged woman . . .`Vivid with fury, passion and strength, this is a fabulous myth retelling` JENNIFER SAINT`A blaze of a novel, fiery and furious - and alight with murderous revenge` DAILY MAIL__________She is born to a king but marries a tyrant.She watches helplessly as he...

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Heroes: The myths of the Ancient Greek heroes retold (1405940360)

Kniha - autor Stephen Fry, 496 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná There are Heroes - and then there are Greek Heroes. Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. In this companion to his bestselling M...

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The Penguin Book of Greek and Latin Lyric Verse - Christopher Childers

<p>Newly translated according to a scheme of staggering ambition, an anthology unlike any now availableComposed between the early-agricultural 'song culture' of 800 BCE, when praise poems and dirges mingled in a world peopled with gods and monsters, and the time of Imperial Rome, the corpus of Greek and Latin lyric poetry is as densely rich in formal interrelation a...

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Queen of Gods (House of Shadows 2)

Return to the Underworld in the spellbinding sequel to Daughter of Darkness, the unmissable fantasy inspired by ancient Greek myth.

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Gods a Monsters Myths a Tales

Ancient gods and their foes, monsters and demons, make for great adventures. From the Norse Aesir and the pantheon of mighty Greek deities, to the god

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Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths (1509873147)

Kniha - autor Natalie Haynes, 320 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The Greek myths are among the world's most important cultural building blocks and they have been retold many times, but rarely do they focus on the remarkable women at the heart of these ancient stories. Stories of gods and monsters are the mainstay of epic poetry and Greek tragedy, from Hom...

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Hermes: War of the Gods (PC) Steam (PC)

As an evil force rises to shatter Earth, you must stand firm or the world will fall! When an angry goddess appears in billows of fire and smoke on the first day of the Olympics and declares war on mankind, Zeus has no choice but to call on the mischievous god Hermes to save the people of Greece.Like a benevolent god, you'll gaze down on this vibrant game world and gu...

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians 6: The Chalice of the Gods - Rick Riordan

The original heroes from The Lightning Thief are reunited for their biggest challenge yet: getting Percy to college when the gods are standing in his way. After saving the world multiple times, Percy Jackson is hoping to have a normal senior year. Unfortunately, the gods aren't quite done with him.Percy will have to fulfil three quests in order to get the necessary three ...

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Cosmos of the Ancients. The Greek Philosophers on Myth and Cosmology

The Greek philosophers lived in a time when the gods and the myths about them were very much alive, and there was no scientific evidence dismissing them. This book explores to what extent the Greeks were able to question their own mythology. This is done by examining the cosmology of their philosophers, and what roles they allowed therein for the gods. ...

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Greek Lyric, Volume II: Anacreon, Anacreontea, Choral Lyric from Olympus to Alcman

Anacreon was a composer of solo song. The Anacreonta are poems attributed to him in antiquity that are no longer considered genuine. Notable among the

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Nectar of the Gods : From Hera´s Hurricane to the Appletini of Discord, 75 Mythical Cocktails to Drink Like a Deity - Albert Liv

Anotace: Sip sweet libations worthy of the Gods with these Greek myth-inspired concoctions based on all your favorite Gods and Goddesses.Care for Hestia`s Old Fashioned? Want to fall in love with Eros on the Beach? How about the Bacchic Muddled Maenad sangria, topped with a blood orange; or maybe a Labooze of Heracles-made with plenty of strong whiskey?In Nectar of the G...

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Greek Lyric, Volume V: The New School of Poetry and Anonymous Songs and Hymns

Dithyrambic poets of the new school were active from the mid-fifth to mid-fourth century BC. Anonymous poems include drinking songs, childrenÂ’s ditti

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Traditional and Cosmic Gods in Later Plato and the Early Academy

Sheds new light on Plato's cosmology in relation to Greek religion by examining the contested distinction between the traditional and cosmic gods, whi

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Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth - Natalie Haynes

<p>In Divine Might Natalie Haynes, author of the bestselling Pandora’s Jar, returns to the world of Greek myth and this time she examines the role of the goddesses.We meet Athene, who sprang fully formed from her father’s head: goddess of war and wisdom, guardian of Athens. We run with Artemis, goddess of hunting and protector of young girls (apart from those she de...

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Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece Leather edition - Scwab Gustav

Anotace: From fire-stealing Prometheus to scene-stealing Helen of Troy, from Jason and his golden fleece to Oedipus and his mother, this collection of classic tales from Greek mythology demonstrates the inexhaustible vitality of a timeless cultural legacy. These stories of heroes and powerful gods and goddesses are set forth simply and movingly, in language that retains ...

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Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece Leather edition

From fire-stealing Prometheus to scene-stealing Helen of Troy, from Jason and his golden fleece to Oedipus and his mother, this collection of classic tales from Greek mythology demonstrates the inexhaustible vitality of a timeless cultural legacy. These stories of heroes and powerful gods and goddesses are set forth simply and movingly, in language that retains the power ...

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Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece Leather edition - Gustav Scwab

<p>From fire-stealing Prometheus to scene-stealing Helen of Troy, from Jason and his golden fleece to Oedipus and his mother, this collection of classic tales from Greek mythology demonstrates the inexhaustible vitality of a timeless cultural legacy. These stories of heroes and powerful gods and goddesses are set forth simply and movingly, in language that retains t...

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Egyptian Myths: Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt - Jean Menziesová

<p>A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian myths retold for children aged 7-9.Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one ...

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Poetry of Horses

Serving as an anthology of poems whose subject is entirely horses. From the classical Greek and Roman writers to contemporary poets; from the rollicki

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Psyche and Eros: The spellbinding and hotly-anticipated Greek mythology retelling that everyone´s talking about! - McNamara Luna

Anotace: A stunning, exciting and hotly-anticipated feminist retelling of one of the greatest love stories in Greek mythology! Born into an era of heroes, a prophecy claims that Psyche - Princess of Mycenae - will defeat a monster feared even by the gods themselves. Rebelling against society's traditions, she spends her youth mastering blade and bow, preparing to fu...

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians 6: The Chalice of the Gods: (A BRAND NEW PERCY JACKSON ADVENTURE), 1. vydání - Rick Riordan

<p>THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERThe original hero. A brand-new adventure.Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times - battling monsters, Titans, even giants - but these days the modern-day son of Poseidon is hoping for a regular final year at school.Too bad the Greek gods have other plans, and three new quests for Percy to complete.First up: the cupbearer ...

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Psyche and Eros: The spellbinding and hotly-anticipated Greek mythology retelling that everyone´s talking about! - Luna McNamara

<p>'A riotous adventure, populated by a cast of vivid, glittering characters. An absolute joy!' JENNIFER SAINT'Fabulously entertaining retelling, full of magic, humour and heart' ELODIE HARPERA stunning, exciting and hotly-anticipated feminist retelling of one of the greatest love stories in Greek mythology!The greatest love story ever told...Born into an era of her...

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ARH Studios Socha 1/4 Zeus Greek God Artist Proof Edition 48 cm

Zeus was the god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods. He overthrew his father, Cronus, and then drew lots with his brothers Poseidon and Hades, in order to decide who would succeed their father on the throne. Zeus won the draw and became the supreme ruler of the gods, as well as lord of the sky and rain. His weapon was a thunderbolt which he hurled at those who disp...

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Greek Myths: A new retelling of your favourite myths that puts female characters at the heart of the story - Higgins Charlotte

Anotace: `A great storyteller` Madeline Miller, author of CirceIn this powerful new collection, Charlotte Higgins foregrounds Greek mythology`s most enduring heroines. Here are the myths of Heracles and Theseus, the Trojan war, Thebes and Argos and Athens. They are stories of love and desire, adventure and magic, destructive gods, helpless humans, fantastical creatures a...

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Avalon Hill desková hra Risk Godstorm english

Enter a time of myths and legends. Enter the world of Risk Godstorm, where ancient faiths and fears rule. Battle across the Earth and the dark regions below. Harness spiritual forces to strike with devastating power. Command five ancient cultures -- Greek, Celtic, Babylonian, Norse, and Egyptian -- in a continent-spanning battle that will determine whose civilization reig...

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Mythology : Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, 75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition - Edith Hamilton

In celebration of of the 75th anniversary of this classic bestseller, this stunningly illustrated, beautifully packaged, larger-format hardcover edition will be beloved by fans of Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology of all ages. Since its original publication by Little, Brown and Company in 1942, Edith Hamilton’s Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the word and...

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1: The Lightning Thief - Riordan Rick

Anotace: The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.Look, I never asked to be the song of a Greek god, I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from ...

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Inspirations: Selections from Classic Literature - Coelho Paulo

Anotace: `Anthology` comes from the Greek word that stands for garlands - a bouquet of flowers. An anthology then, should be a small token of something much larger. In the case of flowers, they bring to mind the colour & fragrance of the fields, of a season. Coelho`s anthology, therefore, is not only a collection of texts or poems, but a gift, something arranged accordin...

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Meditations - Aurelius Marcus

Anotace: Originally written only for his personal consumption, Marcus Aurelius`s Meditations has become a key text in the understanding of Roman Stoic philosophy. This Penguin Classics edition is translated with notes by Martin Hammond and an introduction by Diskin Clay.Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditation...

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The Sea of Monsters

After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly quiet. His biggest problem is dealing with his new friend, Tyson-a six-foot-three, mentally challenged homeless ki

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school . . . again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the pr...

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters

After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly quiet. His biggest problem is dealing with his new friend, Tyson--a six-foot-three, mentally challenged homeless kid who follows Percy everywhere, making it hard for Percy to have any "normal" friends. But things don't stay quiet fo...

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The Red Pyramid: The Graphic Novel (The Kane Chronicles Book 1) - Riordan Rick

Anotace: The heart-stopping action and magic of Rick Riordan`s bestselling novel The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid explodes off the page in this beautiful graphic novel retelling of the story.Percy Jackson fought Greek Gods. Now the Gods of Egypt are waking in the modern world...`I GUESS IT STARTED THE NIGHT OUR DAD BLEW UP THE BRITISH MUSEUM . . .`CARTER AND SADIE KA...

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The Lost Hero - Heroes of Olympus - Riordan Rick

Anotace: When Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is the only safe place for children of the Greek Gods - despite the monsters roaming the woods and demigods practising archery with flaming arrows and explosives. But rumours of a terrible curse - and a missing hero - are flying around camp.

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The End Crowns All - Bea Fitzgerald

<p>The second fierce, fresh and gloriously romantic YA Greek myth re-imagining, from Bea Fitzgerald, growing TikTok superstar and Sunday Times bestselling author of GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN.Love caused this war. At least, that's what the stories will say. When Cassandra's patron god, Apollo, offers her the gift of prophecy - and all the power that comes with it - she se...

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The End Crowns All - Bea Fitzgerald

<p>The second fierce, fresh and gloriously romantic YA Greek myth re-imagining, from Bea Fitzgerald, growing TikTok superstar and Sunday Times bestselling author of GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN.Love caused this war. At least, that's what the stories will say. When Cassandra's patron god, Apollo, offers her the gift of prophecy - and all the power that comes with it - she se...

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1: The Lightning Thief, 1. vydání - Rick Riordan

<p>The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.Look, I never asked to be the song of a Greek god, I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from t...

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians 7: Wrath of the Triple Goddess - Rick Riordan

<p>THE ORIGINAL HERO. A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE.Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times - battling monsters, Titans, even death himself - so graduating high school should be a piece of cake, right?Wrong. Percy needs three college recommendation letters from the gods before his final school year comes to an end. And one thing Percy knows, the Greek gods don't do...

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The Right Side of History : How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great - Shapiro Ben

Anotace: Human beings have never had it better than we have it now in the West. So why are we on the verge of throwing it all away?In 2016, New York Times bestselling author Ben Shapiro spoke at the University of California-Berkeley. Hundreds of police officers were required to protect his speech. What was so frightening about Shapiro? He came to argue that Western civil...

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Heroes of Olympus 01. The Lost Hero (9780141325491)

Kniha - autor Rick Riordan, 576 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The number one, bestselling title in this new spin-off series from Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan. Old enemies awaken as Camp Half-Blood's new arrivals prepare for war. When Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is the only sa...

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Percy Jackson And The Last Olympian, 1. vydání - Rick Riordan

<p>Most people get presents on their sixteenth birthday. I get a prophecy that could save or destroy the world. It happens when you're the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea. According to an ancient prophecy, I turn sixteen and the fate of the entire world is on me. But no pressure. Now Kronos, Lord of the Titans, is beginning his attack on New York City. And the dre...

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Percy Jackson And The Last Olympian - Riordan Rick

Anotace: Most people get presents on their sixteenth birthday. I get a prophecy that could save or destroy the world.It happens when you`re the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea. According to an ancient prophecy, I turn sixteen and the fate of the entire world is on me. But no pressure.Now Kronos, Lord of the Titans, is beginning his attack on New York City. And the dreade...

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set

All five books in the blockbuster Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, in paperback, collected in a boxed set fit for demigods, complete with a bonus poster! "The clash of modern and classical worlds is both exciting and entertaining."--The New York Times Book Review With glorious cover art and a special poster by John Rocco, this value-priced set includes Rick Riordan...

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Trials of Apollo, the 5-Book Paperback Boxed Set

All five books in the best-selling Trials of Apollo series are now available in a paperback boxed set complete with a bonus poster."A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike."--Kirkus ReviewsRick Riordan's beloved Greek and Roman demigod characters from Percy Jackson and the Olympians and the Heroes of Olympus return in...

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Heroes Of Olympus: The Blood Of Olympus (book 5) - Rick Riordan

<p>Though the Greek and Roman crew members of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen - all of them - and they're stronger than ever. The gods, still suffering from multiple personality disorder, are useless. How can a handful of young demigods hope to persevere agains...

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