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Tag: Greek mythology

May 13, 2020 by Lori Henderson

Review: ‘Olympians: Hermes, Tales of the Trickster’

The tenth volume of the Olympians series tells the tales of the trickster god Hermes.

July 5, 2019 by Lori Henderson

Review: Olympians: Apollo, The Brilliant One

George O'Connor's tales of the exploits of the Greek gods continues with Apollo.

June 11, 2019 by Esther Keller

Interview: George O’Connor

Esther Keller talks to George O'Connor as his Olympians series draws to a close.

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Review: Pandora’s Legacy

January 16, 2019 by Esther Keller

'Pandora's Legacy' puts a new spin on the legend of Pandora's box and sets it in modern times, making this a good pick for fans of Rick Riordan's 'The Lightning Thief.'

Review: Olympians: Ares: Bringer of War

January 27, 2015 by Lori Henderson

Ares, the god of war, is the subject of the newest volume in the Olympians series. Continuing from the previous volume Aphrodite, this volume picks up ten years into the Trojan War. Ares’s story is told through this conflict, as the gods draw lines and involve themselves in the human conflict. Olympians: Ares: Bringer of […]

Review: Olympians Aphrodite: Goddess of Love

July 9, 2014 by Lori Henderson

The tales of the Olympians continues with the arrival of Aphrodite. From her mysterious origin at the beginning of time to the seeds of war sowed in a power struggle at a wedding, Aphrodite shows the true power of love to both humans and gods alike. None can escape its many guises, even if they […]

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Review: Olympian: Poseidon: Earth Shaker

March 5, 2013 by Lori Henderson

Poseidon, the mysterious and unpredictable King of the Seas, is the subject of the newest volume of George O’Connor’s Olympians. In his own words, Poseidon tells his tale of how he came to rule the seas, his role in the founding of Athens, and stories of his sons. But like his watery domain, Poseidon does […]

The Reading Pile – May 23

May 23, 2011 by Katherine Dacey

The Reading Pile is back this week with an eclectic assortment of titles that run the gamut from video-game tie-ins (Mega Man) to fairy-tale spoofs (Beauty and the Squat Bears) to sports manga (Cross Game). As always, we encourage you to join the discussion by telling us what kid- and teen-friendly titles are on your […]

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