From the very beginnings of the Universe in Greek myths to the incredible Labours of Heracles, explore this enchanting and complex world through beautiful storytelling by expert Marchella Ward, and breathtaking artwork from Sander Berg.

Take a journey through Ancient Greece and delve deep into its mythology in this stunning compendium of tales. From the heros of Athens and Sparta to Orpheus and Persephone in the Underworld, take a magical illustrated journey through the Mediterranean to learn about the places where each story took place.
Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford in England, and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmith's College in London, where she specializes in Greek and Roman tragedies.

Sander Berg is a Swedish illustrator. His artwork focuses on color, texture, and contemporary digital artwork; he loves the visual storytelling aspect of drawing. The World of Ancient Greek Myths is his first children's book.
“An absolutely enchanting anthology of Greek myths with breathtaking artwork. Storytelling at its finest!”
—MaiStoryBook   

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From the very beginnings of the Universe in Greek myths to the incredible Labours of Heracles, explore this enchanting and complex world through beautiful storytelling by expert Marchella Ward, and breathtaking artwork from Sander Berg.

Take a journey through Ancient Greece and delve deep into its mythology in this stunning compendium of tales. From the heros of Athens and Sparta to Orpheus and Persephone in the Underworld, take a magical illustrated journey through the Mediterranean to learn about the places where each story took place.

Author

Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford in England, and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmith's College in London, where she specializes in Greek and Roman tragedies.

Sander Berg is a Swedish illustrator. His artwork focuses on color, texture, and contemporary digital artwork; he loves the visual storytelling aspect of drawing. The World of Ancient Greek Myths is his first children's book.

Praise

“An absolutely enchanting anthology of Greek myths with breathtaking artwork. Storytelling at its finest!”
—MaiStoryBook   

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