Roman
Myths

Retold from the classic originals by Diane Namm

Illustrated by Eric Freeberg

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Namm, Diane.

Roman myths : retold from the classic originals / by Diane Namm : illustrated by Eric Freeberg.

   pages cm. — (Classic starts)

ISBN 978-1-4549-0611-7

1. Mythology, Roman—Juvenile literature. I. Freeberg, Eric, illustrator. II. Title. BL803.N36 2014

398.20937’01—dc23

2013026661

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CONTENTS

Introduction to Roman Mythology

CHAPTER 1:

The Oak and the Linden Tree

Based on the Story of Baucis and Philemon by Ovid

CHAPTER 2:

Prometheus and Io

Based on the story by Ovid

CHAPTER 3 :

Atlas and the Eleventh Labor of Hercules

CHAPTER 4:

Romulus and Remus

CHAPTER 5:

Escape from Troy

CHAPTER 6 :

The Golden Bough

CHAPTER 7:

Cupid and Psyche

CHAPTER 8:

Minerva and Arachne

CHAPTER 9:

Oedipus and the Sphinx

CHAPTER 10:

Otus and Ephialtes, Twin Giants

What Do You Think?

A Note to Parents and Educators

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