Myth-o-Mania, the Glossary
Myth-o-Mania is a series of books for children by Kate McMullan.[1]
Table of Contents
31 relations: American Classical League, Asphodel Meadows, Atalanta, Booklist, Classical World (journal), Cronus, Cupid, Elysium, English Journal, Gorgons, Greek mythology, Hades, Hercules, Kate McMullan, Labours of Hercules, List of Greek mythological figures, Minotaur, Pandora's box, Parody, Persephone, Perseus, Prometheus, Psyche (mythology), Rock concert, Sheila Murnaghan, Theseus, Trojan War, University of Pennsylvania, University of Valencia, Wiley (publisher), Zeus.
American Classical League
Founded in 1919, the American Classical League (ACL) is a professional organization which promotes the study of classical civilization at all levels of education in the United States and Canada.
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Asphodel Meadows
In Greek mythology, the Asphodel Meadows or Asphodel Fields (asphodelòs leimṓn) was a section of the ancient Greek underworld where the majority of ordinary souls were sent to live after death.
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Atalanta
Atalanta (equal in weight) is a heroine in Greek mythology.
Booklist
Booklist is a publication of the American Library Association that provides critical reviews of books and audiovisual materials for all ages.
Classical World (journal)
Classical World is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Johns Hopkins University Press on behalf of the Classical Association of the Atlantic States.
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Cronus
In Ancient Greek religion and mythology, Cronus, Cronos, or Kronos (or, from Κρόνος, Krónos) was the leader and youngest of the first generation of Titans, the divine descendants of the primordial Gaia (Mother Earth) and Uranus (Father Sky).
Cupid
In classical mythology, Cupid (Cupīdō, meaning "passionate desire") is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection.
Elysium
Elysium, otherwise known as the Elysian Fields (Ἠλύσιον πεδίον., Ēlýsion pedíon) or Elysian Plains, is a conception of the afterlife that developed over time and was maintained by some Greek religious and philosophical sects and cults.
English Journal
English Journal (previously The English Journal) is the official publication of the Secondary Education section of the American National Council of Teachers of English.
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Gorgons
The Gorgons (Γοργώνες), in Greek mythology, are three monstrous sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, said to be the daughters of Phorcys and Ceto.
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks, and a genre of ancient Greek folklore, today absorbed alongside Roman mythology into the broader designation of classical mythology.
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Hades
Hades (Hā́idēs,, later), in the ancient Greek religion and mythology, is the god of the dead and the king of the underworld, with which his name became synonymous.
Hercules
Hercules is the Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena.
Kate McMullan
Kate McMullan (born January 16, 1947) is an American author of children's books.
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Labours of Hercules
The Labours of Hercules or Labours of Heracles (ἆθλοι, âthloi Labores) are a series of tasks carried out by Heracles, the greatest of the Greek heroes, whose name was later romanised as Hercules.
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List of Greek mythological figures
The following is a list of gods, goddesses, and many other divine and semi-divine figures from ancient Greek mythology and ancient Greek religion.
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Minotaur
In Greek mythology, the Minotaur (. Μινώταυρος; in Latin as Minotaurus) is a mythical creature portrayed during classical antiquity with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man or, as described by Roman poet Ovid, a being "part man and part bull".
Pandora's box
Pandora's box is an artifact in Greek mythology connected with the myth of Pandora in Hesiod's c. 700 B.C. poem Works and Days.
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Parody
A parody is a creative work designed to imitate, comment on, and/or mock its subject by means of satirical or ironic imitation.
Persephone
In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Persephone (Persephónē), also called Kore (the maiden) or Cora, is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter.
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Perseus
In Greek mythology, Perseus (Greek: Περσεύς, translit. Perseús) is the legendary founder of the Perseid dynasty.
Prometheus
In Greek mythology, Prometheus (possibly meaning "forethought")Smith,.
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Psyche (mythology)
Psyche (Psykhḗ) is the Greek goddess of the soul and often represented as a beautiful woman with butterfly wings.
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Rock concert
A rock concert is a performance of rock music.
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Sheila Murnaghan
Sheila Murnaghan is the Alfred Reginald Allen Memorial Professor of Greek at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Theseus
Theseus (Θησεύς) was a divine hero and the founder of Athens from Greek mythology.
Trojan War
The Trojan War was a legendary conflict in Greek mythology that took place around the 12th or 13th century BC.
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University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania, commonly referenced as Penn or UPenn, is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
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University of Valencia
The University of Valencia (Universitat de València), shortened to UV, is a public research university located in the city of Valencia, Spain.
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Wiley (publisher)
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., commonly known as Wiley, is an American multinational publishing company that focuses on academic publishing and instructional materials.
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Zeus
Zeus is the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion and mythology, who rules as king of the gods on Mount Olympus.