From the very beginnings of the Universe in Greek myths to the incredible Labours of Heracles, explore this enchanting and complex world through beautiful storytelling by expert Marchella Ward, and breathtaking artwork from Sander Berg. Take a journey through Ancient Greece and delve deep into its mythology in this stunning compendium of tales. From the heroes of Athens and Sparta to Orpheus and Persephone in the Underworld, take a magical illustrated journey through the Mediterranean to learn about the places where each story took place.

Family tree of the Gods -- Map of Ancient Greece -- Athens. The beginning of the world; The birth of Zeus; The birth of Athena -- Mount Pelion. The punishment of Prometheus; Pandora; Chiron the centaur; Jason and the Argonauts; Jason meets Medea -- Mount Parnassus. Pegasus and Bellerophon; The discovery of Lykoreia; Orpheus and Eurydice -- The city of Thebes. Oedipus and Jocasta; Antigone; Echo and Narcissus; Pentheus and Dionysus -- Across the sea. The Trojan Horse; Odysseus and the Cyclops; King Midas -- The city of Argos. Perseus and Medusa; Perseus and Andromeda; The labours of Heracles -- The Underworld. Demeter and Persephone; Alcestis -- The land of the living. Cecropia; The Furies; The Minotaur; Daedalus and Icarus; Home at last -- Afterword: Athena and the owls.