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Kingsley, Charles
1819
1875
Kingley, Charles
Kingsley, C. (Charles)
The heroes; or, Greek fairy tales for my children. Finnish
Uroita: Kreikkalaisia sankaritaruja
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"Uroita: Kreikkalaisia sankaritaruja" by Charles Kingsley is a collection of Greek myths and hero stories written in the early 20th century. The work presents the legendary tales of classic Greek heroes, with the first story focusing on Perseus, who embarks on a heroic quest to slay the monstrous Gorgon, Medusa. This collection captures the essence of ancient Greek mythology and the adventures of its central characters. The opening of "Uroita: Kreikkalaisia sankaritaruja" begins with the story of Perseus and his mother, Danae, who are cast out to sea by the vengeful King Acrisius. While struggling for survival, Danae gives birth to Perseus in a chest drifting on the waves. As he grows into a strong young man admired by the islanders, tensions rise when King Polydektes, who desires Danae, uses trickery to force Perseus into undertaking a perilous mission. Perseus vows to bring back Medusa's head, refusing to be bullied by the king and setting the stage for his transformation into a true hero. This foundation illustrates not only the mythological context but also themes of courage, family ties, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 44.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature
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