Greek Fairy Tales

Greek Fairy Tales is a collection of fables and stories from ancient Greece, retold by Charles Kingsley. The book includes tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, and ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances. From the adventures of Perseus and Theseus to the mischievous antics of Hermes, these stories offer a glimpse into the rich mythology and folklore of ancient Greece. Kingsley's retellings are lively and engaging, making these classic tales accessible to modern readers of all ages. With beautiful illustrations throughout, Greek Fairy Tales is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology, folklore, or storytelling.There are no fairy tales like those old Greek ones for beauty, and wisdom, and truth, and for making children love noble deeds, and trust in God to help them through Contents: Perseus; How Perseus and His Mother Came to Seriphos; How Perseus Vowed a Rash Vow and Slew the Gorgon; How Perseus Came to the Aethiops and Came Home Again. The Argonauts; How the Centaur Trained the Heroes; How Jason Lost His Sandal; How They Built the Ship and Sailed to Colchis; How the Argonauts were Driven into the Unknown Sea; What was the end of the Heroes. Theseus; How Theseus Lifted the Stone, Slew the Devourers of Men, Slew the Minotaur; How Theseus Fell by his Pride.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.