A Wonder Book

Complete and unabridged edition.

A Wonder Book covers the myths of:

◆ The Gorgon's Head - recounts the story of Perseus killing Medusa at the request of the king of the island, Polydectes.

◆ The Golden Touch - recounts the story of King Midas and his "Golden Touch".

◆ The Paradise of Children - recounts the story of Pandora opening the box filled with all of mankind's Troubles.

◆ The Three Golden Apples - recounts the story of Heracles procuring the Three Golden Apples from the Hesperides' orchard, with the help of Atlas.

◆ The Miraculous Pitcher - recounts the story of Baucis and Philemon providing food and shelter to two strangers who were Zeus and "Quicksilver" (Hermes) in disguise. Baucis and Philemon were rewarded by the gods for their kindness; they were promised never to live apart from one another.

◆ The Chimæra - recounts the story of Bellerophon taming Pegasus and killing the Chimæra.

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