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Discover the heroes of legend in these epic Greek myths The son of Zeus--king of the gods--and a mortal mother, Hercules has power beyond other humans. He also faces the scorn of Zeus's wife Hera. Using her magic, she tricks Hercules into performing a series of twelve impossible labors, each one a test of his strength, courage, and cunning. Will he complete the labors, or will Hera's wrath destroy him? Perseus, another son of Zeus, faces an equally frightful task. Thanks to the scheming King Polydectes, Perseus must slay the snake-haired Medusa, whose look turns people to stone. But Perseus has gifts from the gods on his side. Will their favor--and his bravery--be enough to help him survive?

Experience world mythology's most legendary sibling rivalries Thor, god of thunder, and his trickster brother, Loki, have an eternal argument: Does strength always win, or do brains beat brawn? To find an answer, they travel to the land of giants. There they face challenges that prove once and for all which god is right.In Egypt's Land of the Nile, the great and generous Osiris is king. The land's people love him, and so does the queen, the goddess Isis. But Osiris's jealous brother Set has a plan to overthrow Osiris and take his place on the Egyptian throne. Will Egypt suffer under a tyrant? Or can Isis save Osiris and conquer Set?

Prepare for stories of elemental power from world mythology After Amaterasu's parents create the islands of Japan, they put their children in charge of the natural world. Amaterasu becomes the goddess of the sun. Her brother grows jealous of her position. Fearing his temper, Amaterasu hides away, plunging the world into darkness. Can the other gods lure her out and restore light to the world?Yu the Great has descended from the gods and been born from a golden dragon. But when great floods threaten China, even he will need some help. To fight the flooding, Yu will join forces with a tortoise, an owl, and a dragon--and use magic soil to plug the underwater springs causing havoc.

Discover tales of heroes who defied incredible odds In a beloved story from Arabian Nights, the humble Ali Baba discovers a secret cave full of priceless treasure. The problem? Forty bandits have hidden it there. When Ali Baba takes some riches for his family, the secret soon gets out. And Ali Baba will have to outfight or outwit a legion of thieves.Sunjata, warrior king of Mali, leader of West African legend, begins life unable to pull a bow--unable to even walk. But a prophesy tells of his becoming the mansa of the Mande people--the greatest king ever to rule. As a rival army and sinister sorcerer move to challenge him, will Sunjata be able to claim his destiny?

Set sail for adventure with these stormy Greek legends Jason's uncle Pelias has seized the throne of Argos. Before Jason can take his rightful place there, he must retrieve a magical item: the Golden Fleece. To capture this treasure, he gathers a ship full of Greek war heroes. But as they set off for the fleece, many dangers lie ahead.Odysseus, captain of the Greek army, has won a decade-long war. Now he faces his greatest trial: leading his men home. His journey will feature threats from the monstrous Cyclops to the irresistible song of the siren to the wrath of the sea god Poseidon. Will his men die in ocean waters, or will Odysseus guide them back?

Take a trip to the other side with these standout stories of world mythology In Marwe's East African village, food is scarce. When she ruins the village's crops, she can't face her angry family. Instead, she runs off--into the Land of the Dead. Marwe knows her home is elsewhere. But will she find the courage that will return her to the land of the living?The Mayan gods have blessed Hunahpu and Xbalanque with special gifts. One of them, the twins' skill at the ball game of Pok-ta-Pok, draws the resentment of the lords of death. When the lords challenge the brothers to Pok-ta-Pok in their realm of Xibalba, Hunahpu and Xbalanque must use all their power and cunning to survive the challenge.