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<\/a><\/div>\nGreek myths. Some of the oldest tales on Earth, yet they just don’t “get old.” As proven by our constant reinterpretations of them, all the way to the currently-popular Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, we’ve got a fascination for the way the ancient Greeks interpreted the world’s creation and the mighty beings that imbue it with life, wisdom, power, and vengeance. <\/p>\n
The first book in a new Olympians series by George O’Connor for First Second, Zeus: King of the Gods<\/i> is a fun and informative introduction to the mythology of the Greek pantheon, and is well-suited both for parents to read with\/to their children as well as for older children and middle-grade readers to explore on their own. And, if you’re a mythology fan like me, you’ll just re-read it until it falls apart and you’re old. You should see my copy of D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths<\/i>\u2014which is also one of the recommended books for further reading that the author lists at the end of the book.<\/p>\n
It is, in fact, the extras that really made this volume for me. Discussion questions, factoids, explanations of some of the decisions the author made in his retelling, further reading, and trading-card-style spreads enabling us to get to know some of the significant characters in this chapter of the story and their modern-day legacy. The story itself is simply and clearly shown, with some clear fun had by the author in drawing the exciting titan-clashing fight scenes. And while a few minor liberties are taken in the retelling, the author explains his choices and encourages readers to explore the original stories on their own. A series with a lot of potential for home and classroom enjoyment, IMHO. Says the mythology enthusiast…<\/p>\n