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Explore the real Greek myths behind Percy Jackson's story - he's not the first Perseus to have run into trouble with the gods. This book introduces the mysteries and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. With wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series.
First publish date: October 28, 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Roger Lancelyn Green
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