Children of the gods

Children of the Gods sets out first to tell the Greek myths straight through without interruption as all good stories ought to be. Its chapters range from 'Creation of the universe' and the 'Coming of the gods' to the more familiar stories of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Oedipus, Agamemnon and Odysseus. Other features of the book are: alternative versions of the myths . extra stories . family charts . star maps . explanation of facts . map of the places mentioned . bibliography . index. These combine to make Children of the Gods a comprehensive work of reference as well as a straight and vivid retelling of the myths and legends that are central to the history of western culture. In addition, the specially commissioned illustrations by Elisabeth Frank, one of Britain's leading artists, make this a book to keep and treasure.