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Pub. Date
2014
Formats
Description
In ancient Greece, 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Princess of Crete, who is promised to his brother. When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or fulfill his...
Author
Publisher
Custom House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition
Description
"In the vein of Neal Stephenson and Jeff VanderMeer, an epic speculative novel from Young Lions Fiction Award-finalist Matt Bell, a breakout book that explores climate change, manifest destiny, humanity's unchecked exploitation of natural resources, and the small but powerful magic contained within every single apple"--
Eighteenth-century Ohio: two brothers travel into the wooded frontier, planting apple orchards from which they plan to profit in...
6) Hercules
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
2014
Description
Based on Radical Comics looks at the truth behind the myth by presenting the fashioning of a warrior who, for all his strength and courage is flesh and blood.
8) Roman myths
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Description
Retells the ancient Roman myths of the wanderings of Aeneas, Romulus and Remus, and Horatius and the bridge with information on other Roman characters, told in graphic novel format.
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Washed up on the mysterious shores of Atlantis, Jason searches for his missing father and stumbles into deadly rituals that test his quick reactions and physical strength. Perilous trials, from leaping over charging bulls and fighting the dreaded Minotaur, to surviving the rites of Dionysus and the temptations of a snake-headed goddess, ensue. No matter how great the danger, Jason can count on his two new friends, studious Pythagoras and portly Hercules,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Pub
Pub. Date
2014
Edition
1st ed.
Description
"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of sphinxes and centaurs, including the Buraq of Islamic tradition, the Great Sphinx of ancient Egypt, man-animals of Mesopotamia, and the Gandharvas of India"--Provided by publisher.
12) Hercules
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Video
Pub. Date
1997
Description
Animated, musical adaptation of the story of Hercules.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
From Ireland to England, Norway to Mesopotamia, and beyond, Hercules is always ready to use his might for righteousness. But will he be in over his head when confronted with the possible loss of his best friend, Iolaus, or the impending demise of the world?
Publisher
Universal Studios
Pub. Date
2012
Description
Out of the mists of time, one warrior stands above the rest for his courage, strength and unrelenting desire to do good: Hercules. Be there for all 22 Season Three episodes. From facing old rival Autolycus, The King of Thieves, to a daring dual mission with Xena, Warrior Princess, Hercules and his ever-faithful companion Iolaus confront some of the fiercest and most manipulative rivals ever.
17) Hercules
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
Relates the exploits of Hercules and his importance in Roman mythology, including his connection to such figures as King Augeas and Queen Hippolyte, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Childrens
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Beastologist-in-training Nathaniel Fludd and his Aunt Phil nurse a mysteriously ill unicorn, try to stop Obediah from taking the unicorn's horn, and finally get a solid lead on the whereabouts of Nathaniel's parents.
Author
Series
Pegasus series (Kate O'Hearn) volume 1
Publisher
Aladdin
Description
Thirteen-year-old Emily's life is transformed when Pegasus, the mythological winged horse, crashes onto the roof of her building during a New York City blackout and takes her to Olympus where she faces monsters, a corrupt governmental agency, and the quest to keep the Olympic flame burning.
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