Medusa child mythology book

Their hair was a cluster of writhing snakes, and their faces were so hideous that all who saw them were turned to stone. Perseus was the son of zeus and danae, the daughter of acrisius, king of argos. Their religion mythology had no formal structure with the exception of various festivals held in honor of the gods. Monsters of the greek myths tales, medusa, minotaur and chimera greek stories for young children book 1 kindle. In greek mythology, medusa was a monster, a gorgon, generally described as a winged human female with living venomous snakes in place of hair. Mythology goes beyond the greek myths and explores norse mythology, and, the roman version of the greek myths too.

See more ideas about mythology, medusa and greek and roman mythology. Disappointed by his lack of luck in having a son, acrisius consulted the oracle at delphi, who warned him that he would one day be killed by his daughters son. She was usually represented as a winged female creature having a head of hair consisting of snakes. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.

Whispers ran through all the people in the temple who quickly began to leave for everyone knew that athena enjoyed watching over the people of athens and feared what might happen if the goddess had overheard medusa s rash remarks. Perseus was the son of danae, daughter of acrisius the king of argos, and zeus. The true story of medusa and perseus as told by hades. Sep 18, 2019 how i used greek mythology to tell a modern story in the sweet venom series. In her case, it is not beauty but ugliness that causes problems for the observer. Whispers ran through all the people in the temple who quickly began to leave for everyone knew that athena enjoyed watching over the people of athens and feared what might happen if the goddess had overheard medusas rash remarks. The most powerful greek gods were known as the olympians. In greek mythology, the gods often represented different forms of nature. Packed with action, intrigue, trickery, and love, a child s introduction to norse mythology acquaints kids with the original north germanic and scandinavian folklore behind characters like thor and loki, plus other gods, goddesses, giants, dwarves, and more. Edith hamiltons book, mythology, is the best book on mythology besides classic textbooks. Sep 04, 2016 i liked the book because i love snakes and the earth and the darkness. The central figure of the myths, zeus epitomizes their complexity.

Learn more about the traditional story of perseus in this article. Protective powers from a snakehaired gorgon ancient origins. The stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical creatures child s introduction series alexander, heather, hamilton, meredith on. Perseus, one of the most famous of the legendary heroes of ancient times, was the son of zeus and danae, daughter of acrisius, king of argos. For a poetic account, see the ending of the fourth book of ovids metamorphoses. But if you have read the book and wondered how i came up with my mythtwisting ideas, read on. The story of perseus, like many greek myths, begins with a prophecy, a prophecy that acrisius, the king of argos, received from the oracle of delphi. The story and myth of medusa features pictures from mythology and legend. In her book literature and fascination, sibylle baumbach argues that. The stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical creatures child s introduction series.

The pictures are very creative, and i like to be creative. Jul 30, 2018 medusas name means to protect this is the irony of it all. A beautiful mortal, medusa was the exception in the family, until she incurred the wrath of athena, either due to her boastfulness or because of an illfated love affair with poseidon. I had always enjoyed reading myths as a child, so the course looked like an interesting way to help fulfill a university requirement in other cultures. Beautifully written and illustrated, my name is medusa is a creative, inspiring book that is likely to please many children as well as adults, especially those who retain the wonder of child like imagination. In some variations of the myth, medusa was born a monster like her sisters, described as girded with serpents, vibrating tongues, gnashing their teeth, having wings, brazen claws, and enormous teeth. This charm was based on medusa, a character from several myths that. Starting with this cool, percy jacksonesque premise, this book is all about bringing the triplets together and setting up future action. Lets learn about an important bad guy in greek mythology, medusa. From mortal warriors like perseus and his impossible task of slaying the monstrous medusa, to zeus, the king of the gods whose thunderbolts can shake the earth, to the minotaur, a gruesome beast, halfman and halfbull, who destroys young victims that are sacrificed to his terrifying power, this world is one of magic and adventure. Mythology retells ancient myths youre familiar with, like hercules, or medusa. Aug 20, 20 medusa was a formidable foe, since her hideous appearance was able to render any onlooker into stone.

Devils gate by thea harrison, sweet venom by tera lynn childs, medusa, a love story by sasha summers, the deep end of the sea b. In the british writer iris murdochs novel a severed head 1961, the heroine is a. If you havent read that series yet or at least the first book there will be spoilers below. We explore the tales of medusa, the minotaur, the chimera and other greek myths. Medusa, by contrast, is one of the most famous mythical beings. This week were going greek as asha recounts the tale of medusa.

There was no sacred book or code of conduct to live by. Perseus, in greek mythology, the slayer of the gorgon medusa and the rescuer of andromeda from a sea monster. Medusa was one of the three gorgons, daughters of phorcys and ceto, sisters of the graeae, echidna, and ladon all dreadful and fearsome beasts. We follow the drama of the trojan war and the wanderings of odysseus. The gorgoneion was very scary and made all the children cry, but worked only against medusa and not her sisters. Medusa cursed by athena and killed by perseus ancient pages. Thats why i think my name is medusa is a great book. Most sources describe her as the daughter of phorcys and ceto, though the author. Medusa article about medusa by the free dictionary. What mythology reveals about the mind psychology today. Juniper, age 7 the new book for children, my name is medusa, by glenys livingstone, illustrated by arna baartz can be ordered here. Apr 18, 2019 in ancient greek mythology, medusa is the most famous of three monstrous sisters known as the gorgons. The goddess became angry, and changed medusa into a monster with snakes for hair. She is so terrible that one direct look at her turns a person to stone.

Medusa simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The mini myths board book series puts a modern spin on ancient greek myt. Yet, when her head was given to athena by perseus, athena used her image on armor and a shield. Heather alexander has written numerous books for children and young adults including previous titles in this series, a child s introduction to the world and a child s introduction to greek mythology. Medusa was turned into a hideous monster who took all lives that merely gazed upon her face. The greek myth about medusa and athena for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school kids print, listen to and read. The latin poet ovid writes in book iv of his metamorphoses that poseidon had abused medusa in the temple of athena. Perseus was the son of danae and zeus, who came to danae in the form of a. Medusa and poseidon the punishment of athena see u in history. At times he is divine and represents a pure, eternal sense of justice. Medusa, in greek mythology, the most famous of the monster figures known as gorgons.

Trying to build a bond between them, grace finds there may be a third sibling out there and that their lives are bound up in ancient mythology, as descendants of medusa. Perseus was the son of zeus and danae, the daughter of acrisius of argos. Greek myths for young children stories for young children. Perseus and medusa photo by nightowl on pixabay, perseus and medusa. She is a former childrens book editor and lives in basking ridge, new jersey. Her story has been told and retold by ancient and modern storytellers, writers, and artists. She is famed for her snakelike hair and her gaze, which turns those who look at her to stone. The earliest known record about the story of medusa and the gorgons can be found in hesiods theogony. Medusa medusalith amaquelinboltagon is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Her name and aspects of her character are derived from greek mythology as her hair has prehensile attributes like that of medusa the gorgons hair. Medusa was the target to blame, since she was so beautiful and attentiongrabbing. Medusa is a direct contrast to the many beautiful characters adonis, narcissus who appear throughout the tales. Jul 22, 2019 edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the greek, roman and norse myths that are the keystone of western culturethe stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. The earliest known record about the story of medusa and the gorgons can be found in hesio the real story of medusa.

Medusa is one of the more unusual divine figures of ancient greece mythology one of a trio of gorgon sisters, medusa was the only sister who was not immortal. Medusa greek mythology skip to main search results amazon prime. According to this ancient author, the three sisters, sthenno, euryale, and medusa, were the children of phorcys and ceto and lived beyond famed oceanus at the worlds edge hard by. Acrisius went to the oracle for guidance and wisdom but left with a prophecy of his doom and demise instead, a prophecy which foretold that he would in the. The myth of perseus and medusa, according to pindar and apollodorus, started with a quest. Little medusa would rather tumble than brush her hair much like my son. Most sources describe her as the daughter of phorcys and ceto, although the. Medusa was a monster, one of the gorgon sisters and daughter of phorkys. The full myth of perseus and medusa begins years before they battled. Oct 28, 2016 welcome back to another fairy tale friday. Adapted from the myths and legends of ancient greece and rome by e.

The timeless myth of medusa, a rape victim turned into a monster. Meet the monsters of ancient greek mythology here at nat geo kids. Greek mythologyheroesperseus wikibooks, open books for an. The latin poet ovid writes in book iv of his metamorphoses that poseidon attacked medusa in the temple of athena. His weapon is the thunderbolt, and his bird is the eagle. Athena never tried to curse him or call him out for what he did to medusa.