1. Education
Heroes and Legends

Heroic Behavior
A look at ancient and modern heroism.

The Olympians: The Lesser Share
Poseidon's effects on heroes.

The Olympians: A Goddess for Men
Without Athena's help Odysseus, Bellerophon, and Perseus would have failed and the Furies would still be harrassing Orestes.

Amazons and the Legendary Heroes
Hippolyte, Antiope, Melanipe, and Penthesilea.

Merlin
Could there actually have been a prophet named Merlin?

Who Was Hercules?
Hercules, half madman, half savior, has fired the imagination of storytellers since Homer.

The Women and Children of Hercules
Mistresses and wives of Hercules, including Deianira, Megara, and Omphale.

The Odyssey
Historical accuracy.

Who's Who In Greek Legend
Refresher in which deeds and conquests go with which hero.


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