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Have a Hot Time, Hades! (Myth-O-Mania)
Kate McMullan - Capstone Press
Format: July 1
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Think you know the real story behind the Greek myths? Think again. Most people only know what Zeus wants them to. But the truth is, Zeus is a total myth-o-maniac. Hades, King of the Underworld, is here to set the record straight on how he ended up as Ruler of the Underworld and Zeus became... |
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Phone Home, Persephone!
Kate McMullan - Stone Arch Books
Format: Paperback
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The story about how Hades kidnapped Persephone when she was picking flowers? Totally false! Zeus made that story up to make himself look better. What else would you expect from a total myth-o-maniac? The truth is, Persephone was trying to escape her overprotective mother, Demeter. King... |
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Say Cheese, Medusa!
Kate McMullan - Stone Arch Books
Format: Print book
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In Greek mythology, Medusa was a Gorgon a winged monster with snakes for hair. Anyone who looked at her was instantly turned to stone. But she wasnt born that way. Not even close. Athena was so jealous of Medusas beauty that she cursed her. Zeus changed the story to make his son, Perseus,... |
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Nice Shot, Cupid!
Kate McMullan - Myth-O-Mania
Format: Print book
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The story about the handsome Greek god Cupid and how he met Psyche? Just another lie from that myth-o-maniac Zeus! The truth is, when Cupid met Psyche he was a gawky teen god with bad skin and braces. Psyche was so beautiful, Cupid was scared to even approach her. Instead, he and Zeus cooked... |
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Stop that Bull, Theseus!
Kate McMullan - Stone Arch Books
Format: Paperback
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Zeus's version of the Theseus myth is totally fabricated! Theseus went into the labyrinth all right, but the only thing he did in there was get lost. He never killed the Minotaur. Zeus made the whole thing up so everyone would think the Minotaur was gone for good. Hades, King of the Underworld,... |
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Keep a Lid on It, Pandora!
Kate McMullan - Stone Arch Books
Format: Paperback
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The story about Pandora opening a box and releasing terrible evils into the world? Totally made up! Pandora couldn't have cared less about what was in that box. The one who was really dying to know was Zeus. Zeus gave Pandora a box alright. A box full of really nasty items. But disease?... |
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Get to Work, Hercules!
Kate McMullan - Stone Arch Books
Format: Paperback
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You've heard of Hercules, right? Big, strong guy who did tons of amazing, heroic deeds? Well one part of that myth is correct. Hercules was big and strong. But he had a teeny-tiny brain. He couldn't have done any of those heroic deeds if it hadn't been for his friends telling... |
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Go for the Gold, Atalanta!
Kate McMullan - Stone Arch Books
Format: Paperback
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The story about Atalanta losing a race because she stopped to collect the golden apples Melanion threw in her path is completely wrong. The myth most people know is a lie created by that myth-o-maniac Zeus. In reality, Atalanta could have won that race no matter what! Hades is back to reveal... |
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Hit the Road, Helen!
Kate McMullan - Stone Arch Books
Format: Print book
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In this updated version of Greek mythology, Hades, King of the Underworld, reveals the truth about Helen of Troy and the Trojan War. |
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Get Lost, Odysseus!
Kate McMullan - Stone Arch Books
Format: Hardcover
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The Trojan War is over, but now Odysseus has to find his way home to Ithaca . . . and in typical fashion, hes angered Poseidon enough that the sea-god has decided to make his journey miserable if not impossible. But Hades has a soft spot for the long-gone warrior, so even if hes sworn to Poseidon... |
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