Synopses & Reviews
The second book in the “Secrets of the Ancient Gods” series takes young readers to the ancient Greek underworld, where Hades, god of the dead, offers a personal tour of his dark realm. Sites include the River Styx, where Charon ferries the souls of the recently deceased; Tartaros, where Cyclopes dwell and Titans are locked in the belly of the earth; and Elysian Fields, eternal home of Greek heroes. Along the way, Hades introduces readers to monsters and demons, such as Cerebus, the multi-headed dog and Empusa, the blood-drinking demigod. He also reveals Greek burial rites, rituals, magic spells, and curses, all before readers return home through the Gates of Sleep. Once again, the author offers a fresh, delightfully macabre, first-person approach to nonfiction, as well as a lively introduction to Greek mythology. Includes a glossary and index.
Review
andquot;Hades guides modern readers through the Anciet Greek underworld of the dead. . . a fun introduction that will spark further interest in mythology.andquot; --School Library Journal
Synopsis
Hades, god of the dead, welcomes readers on a dangerous tour of his underworld kingdom, filled with monsters, furies, giants, and vampire demons. Along the way, he reveals ancient death rites and sinister curses, tells hair-raising stories, and cracks jokes to die for. With his witty voice and ghoulish sense of humor, Hades is the perfect guide through this fresh and imaginative work of nonfiction that reads like a novel. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.
About the Author
Vicky Alvear Shecter is the author of Anubis Speaks! A Guide to the Afterlife by the Egyptian God of the Dead, Cleopatra Rules! The Amazing Life of the Original Teen Queen, Cleopatra’s Moon, and Alexander t