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Imagen de apoyo de Graphic Myths and Legends: Yu the Great: Conquering the Flood [A Chinese Legend]

Por: Paul D.. Storrie | Fecha: 2020

This graphic novel tells the legend of Yu the Great, a Chinese hero from the twenty-first century B.C. Some scholars believe Yu actually existed and that he founded the Xia Dynasty, the first Chinese empire described in historical records. Some later Chinese texts describe Yu as a kind and strong emperor whose engineering projects saved China from frequent floods. But in Chinese legend, as in this book, Yu is descended from the gods and born from a golden dragon. He saves China from floods by using magical soil to plug underwater springs, with the help of a tortoise, an owl, and a dragon

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Imagen de apoyo de Graphic Myths and Legends: Robin Hood: Outlaw of Sherwood Forest [An English Legend]

Por: Thomas. Yeates | Fecha: 2020

Fooled into committing a crime by the king's foresters, young Robin Hood finds himself branded an outlaw. As he takes refuge in Sherwood Forest, he meets other hideaways who also unjustly find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Under Robin's leadership, these outlaws form a band of "merry men" who exact justice against the unfair laws of the land by stealing from the rich and giving their loot to the poor. Robin's exploits soon enrage the sheriff of Nottingham, who vows to capture his foe at any cost. Will Robin Hood fall into the sheriff's trap?

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Imagen de apoyo de Graphic Myths and Legends: Jason: Quest for the Golden Fleece [A Greek Myth]

Por: Jeff . Limke | Fecha: 2020

Jason was born a prince of the kingdom of Argos. But when Jason was a child, his uncle Pelias stole the throne and sent Jason into hiding. Now a young man, Jason returns to claim his birthright. Will he succeed?

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Imagen de apoyo de Graphic Myths and Legends: Demeter & Persephone: Spring Held Hostage [A Greek Myth]

Por: Steve . Kurth | Fecha: 2020

This graphic novel tells the story of Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest, and her daughter, Persephone. Demeter rules over a perpetual summer on earth, where crops, trees, and flowers grow in abundance. Persephone, young and beautiful, unknowingly attracts the attention of the lonely god of the Underworld, Hades. Hades kidnaps Persephone, and a frantic Demeter searches in vain for her daughter. Finally, Demeter retreats to her temple in mourning. The goddess's sorrow causes the crops to die and the ground to freeze. The first winter falls over Greece. As people begin to starve, the other Olympian gods and goddesses try to convince Demeter to accept a marriage between Persephone and Hades. But Demeter will not give up her daughter forever to the Underworld. Finally a compromise is struck: Persephone will stay with Hades for half a year (winter). When she comes back from the Underworld to spend half a year with her mother, spring returns to earth.

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Imagen de apoyo de Graphic Myths and Legends: Atalanta: The Race against Destiny [A Greek Myth]

Por: Thomas. Yeates | Fecha: 2020

Atalanta is the best hunter, swiftest runner, and the all-around most eligible bachelorette in ancient Greece. She's also a woman with a secret: a fortune-teller has given her a stern warning to never marry. When her father--a powerful king--insists that she choose a husband, she hatches a clever plan to hold onto her freedom. Will Atalanta be able to outrun her father's demands? Will the gods intervene in her story? And will fate catch up with her in the end?

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Imagen de apoyo de Graphic Myths and Legends: Amaterasu: Return of the Sun [A Japanese Myth]

Por: Ron. Randall | Fecha: 2020

This graphic novel tells the story of Amaterasu, the Japanese Shinto goddess of the sun. Amaterasu's parents create the first eight islands of Japan. Amaterasu's father later puts his children in charge of parts of the natural world. Beautiful and kindly Amaterasu is made the goddess of the sun. But her brother, Susano, god of the sea and storms, is jealous of his sister's position. In fear of Susano's temper, Amaterasu hides in a cave, plunging the world into darkness. The other gods and goddesses must come up with a clever plan to lure Amaterasu from her hiding place and restore order to the world.

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Imagen de apoyo de Graphic Myths and Legends: Thor & Loki: In the Land of Giants [A Norse Myth]

Por: Jeff . Limke | Fecha: 2020

Thor, powerful god of thunder, and his brother Loki, the trickster, were eager to resolve an argument: Does strength always win, or do brains always beat brawn? They face off to prove once and for all which god is right.

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Otros

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Imagen de apoyo de Graphic Myths and Legends: The Trojan Horse: The Fall of Troy [A Greek Myth]

Por: Gordon . Purcell | Fecha: 2020

For ten years, the war raged between the ancient Greeks and their Trojan enemies. When the Greek forces suddenly fall back, the Trojans discover a giant wooden horse and a messenger. Should they accept this peace offering?

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Imagen de apoyo de Graphic Myths and Legends: King Arthur: Excalibur Unsheathed [An English Legend]

Por: Thomas. Yeates | Fecha: 2020

Young Arthur spends his days toiling as a squire--feeding the horses and hauling his big brother's armor. Around him, England is in turmoil, left without a king. But all that changes in one day, with one pull on the mysterious sword in the stone. Guided by Merlin the Magician, Arthur takes his place as the rightful heir to England's throne. He receives the sword Excalibur and wins the loyalty of the Knights of the Round Table. But can the young king win peace and freedom for England?

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Imagen de apoyo de Graphic Myths and Legends: Isis & Osiris: To the Ends of the Earth [An Egyptian Myth]

Por: Jeff . Limke | Fecha: 2020

Osiris is the greatest king and god of the Land of the Nile. He is a generous ruler, and the people love and worship him--along with his wife and queen, the goddess Isis. But Osiris's jealous brother Set has a terrible plan to get rid of Osiris forever and take his place on the Egyptian throne. Will Egypt suffer under an evil tyrant? Or can Isis use her magic and her love to save Osiris and conquer Set?

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Otros
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