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Twelve-year-old Sif is goddess of the harvest, with her abilities woven into her long, blonde hair. She also has special prophetic powers--she is a seer--but is reluctant to share them after a mishap years ago caused a big rift in a friendship that meant a lot to her. And Sif is determined to not let that happen again! But when the mischievous Loki cuts her hair in a horrible prank gone wrong, Sif orders Loki to fix it. Without her hair, the crops...
3) Roman myths
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Discusses the mythology of Ancient Rome through engaging stories and dramatic photos and illustrations, including the gods and goddesses behind the myths and the powers they used to control and change the world.
4) Greek myths
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Discusses the mythology of Ancient Greece through engaging stories and dramatic photos and illustrations, including the gods and goddesses behind the myths and the powers they used to control and change the world.
5) Norse myths
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Discusses the mythology of Ancient Norse through engaging stories and dramatic photos and illustrations, including the gods and goddesses behind the myths and the powers they used to control and change the world.
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Introduces learning readers to stories about the Egyptian goddess Isis--goddess of who ruled as queen over the other gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt. Compares and contrasts Isis with other Egyptian gods and goddesses and discusses her powers, skills, and the areas of life ancient Egyptians thought she presided over. Includes a glossary.
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Introduces learning readers to stories about the Egyptian goddess Hathor--goddess of the sky, mother of mothers, and born from the Eye of Ra. Compares and contrasts Hathor with other Egyptian gods and goddesses and discusses her powers, skills, and the areas of life ancient Egyptians thought she presided over. Includes a glossary.
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Examines the mythology of the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, Athena. Documents how she was created to her influence on humanity to how she was historically and modernly represented. Includes fine art reproductions, goddess facts, a family tree, and vocabulary words throughout.
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Examines the mythology of the queen of the ancient Greek gods, Hera. Documents how she was created to her influence on humanity to how she was historically and modernly represented. Includes fine art reproductions, goddess facts, a family tree, and vocabulary words throughout.
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Examines the character and stories of Aphrodite, ancient Greek goddess of love, from how she was created to her marriage to Hephaestus and the affairs she was involved in with the other gods and humans. Includes fine art reproductions, goddess facts, a family tree, and vocabulary words throughout.
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Examines the myths surrounding Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt. Describes her abilities, her place in the family of gods, and her reputation as a protector in ancient Roman culture. Also discusses her appearance in popular culture today. Includes color photographs and illustrations, fact boxes, a glossary, and further resources.
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Examines the mythology of the ancient Greek goddess of underworld, Persephone. Documents how she was created, her influence on humanity, and how she was represented historically and in modern times. Includes fine art reproductions, goddess facts, a family tree, and vocabulary words throughout.
15) Beast keeper
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Eleven-year-old Demon had never met his father, the god Pan, until the day he was whisked away to the stables of Olympus and charged with looking after all of the mythical creatures there, a task which is complicated by the tempestuous gods and goddesses and Heracles, who keeps killing the immortal beasts.
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Imagine a vault so cavernous that it could contain all the world's greatest treasures and relics, from mummified remains of ancient monarchs to glistening swords brandished by legendary warriors. Who could be in charge of such a vault and how did he come into possession of such a unique collection? Who is Professor Brownstone?