Cartoonish plays for Mythology lovers!
355309
After end-of-year testing I (4th Grade) teach mythology to the students. Starting by a read-aloud of Percy Jackson, my students fall head over heels with mythology. I do a whole unit on it and I purchased this book for the fact that the students can relate the characters while reading the plays, which ALL students love to do.
Suggestion would be to familiarize the students with the Greek mythological characters PRIOR to reading these plays. This way the students have an understanding and can recognize that what happens in the plays are actually fiction...behind the fiction!
Most of the plays are relatively short, which I wish they were a few pages longer. Also, they are made for smaller groups. But the students loved reading them and identified with the characters.
I am sure I will order a few more of these series for the end of the year!
3136474
(Okay, you'll have to forgive the terrible pun in my title!)

Welcome to the land of magic, the realm of gods and demons and mystical creatures, and say hello to some really powerful kids!

The Kane siblings, Carter and Sadie, are used to being less than normal.  Their mom died years ago.  Their mom's parents fought to make Sadie live with them, while Carter traveled the world with his professor-ish father and lived out of a suitcase.  They only saw each other two times a year!

This all changes when, on a scheduled visit with Sadie, the world gets flipped upside down -- their dad rushes them to a museum, blows up the Rosetta Stone, releases five Egyptian gods, and then is locked in a golden sarcophagus and stolen away in front of them.  Carter and Sadie are thrust into a new world -- where magic reigns supreme, where animals are more than they seem, and where the power of the pharaohs and the gods rushes through their veins.

Discovering that Set, Egyptian god of darkness, chaos, and all that is evil, has been released and has taken their father -- and more importantly is planning to destroy their world, Carter and Sadie embark on a world-crossing adventure through a modern day world filled with ancient Egyptian magics.

This is a fun, exciting romp through mythology (which I love, especially Egyptian and Greek/Roman!).  While it's a "YA" (young adult) story, it's pretty fun for anyone who likes a little magic and fantasy and silliness in their stories.

Looking forward to reading the Percy Jackson series (about the Greek gods) and the other two books in this Egyptian/Kane trilogy.
3816946
This is probably some of the best story using mythology I have ever read in a long while.

I put this up there with the likes of Frank Miller and the dark knight returns as far as artwork and unique use of characters. Tom Pinchuk creates likable characters and some hilarious situations using the likes of Zeus, Hera, Hypnos and all his children that come from Zeus' playboy romp.

Panos is by far my favorite character in this book as his origin will have your jaw on the floor. Each of the other HB bros. as I come to calling them are funny in their own right and deliver some awesome dialogue you won't find elsewhere. You really can't find anything else on the market that compares.

The artwork by Kate is very amazing because now a days you get the digital inking put over the pencil and pen artwork but this goes back into using watercolors to create the visual style which works very well. You can actually head over to comicvine.com or even google to see pages from this series of comics to see what I'm talking about, its very well done and fits the story. I couldn't see it done any other way.

To summarize it all wouldn't even do it justice because it takes actually getting this in your hands and reading it from beginning to end to truly appreciate the tale being told.
23772
This was my first introduction to mythology as a child, not on purpose, but just because I happened to adore Enid Blyton and read everything of hers I could get. This book lays out the ancient Greek and Roman legends of the gods on Mount Olympus, Pandora's box, etc., in a gentle and interesting manner. Children can learn the old stories without having to hear about the gods' exploits. :^) I also enjoyed the pictures in this book.
4155850
One of my former Pacifica Graduate Institute students, Laura Shamas, Ph. D., has a new book out, POP MYTHOLOGY. I'm reading it right now because I'll be using several of her essays as readings for a university course I'll be teaching this autumn. The essays I'm choosing (Cassandra, Hestia, and a pair of healing deities) match a focus of part of my course on recognizing mythic figures/archetypes who "live us," often without our knowledge (until/unless we start studying mythology).

Other essays in Laura's book look at mythic figures in their own right, both in ancient times as well as how and where they function today -- Zeus and Bill Clinton or Hera and Hilary Clinton, for example. POP MYTHOLOGY offers a wide range of contemporary interpretations and I highly recommend it.
2166536
The first thing you notice is the packaging.  It comes in a massive window box.  Collectors will be in love with its beautiful graphics across the front.  The back shows a large picture of Cloud as well as small pictures of the other Play Arts FF 7: AC series figures.
Everything inside is held securly.....almost to securly.  I had a little bit of a problem getting Cloud out!  LOL!!

After removing the figure from it's casing, you will notice the level of detail that went into this thing!  First the small details: Small sculpted zippers on his boots and clothing.  A ribbed sweater that has the collar and his tiny wolf earring in his left ear.  The painting is very detailed.  No smudges, bleeds, or gaps.  His face also has a look of sheer determination.
Now the big things: His hair is perfect; his clothing is spot on; and the Buster Sword is nicely detailed.....It's just too bad that it can't be taken apart...
Overall - he looks like he is ready to kick some booo-tay!

- Measures 7.5" Tall
- Cloud Figure features 18 points of articulation
- Buster Sword included
- Comes packaged with display stand (or -optional- Fenrir Motorcycle)
- Features 2 variant right hands: Open or Closed to hold sword

The only downside to this figure is the right arm.  The buster sword seems to be too heavy for he arm to support it.  It bends in an unnatural way; thus, taking away from a very cool pose.
1570382
Greek myths ftw! I have always loved Greek mythology, so you're going to have to let me squee like a fangirl about the awesome job Tracy Barrett has done playing with an old familiar story. While she kept some of the basics about the myth, she changed other things, but she did so with flair and authenticity. She draws on the way that history alters truth and creates a really interesting variation on the original tale.

This myth was never my favorite (hello, where are the horses?), so I think I may actually like this variation better. At any rate, I love the postmodern re-evaluation of who was good and who was bad. Like Elpheba in Wicked, you get to see a different view of the Minotaur and an explanation for why he did some of the things he did. He totally reminds me of Lennie in Of Mice and Men.

Although I did not really grow close to any of the characters, the story held me fascinated, because I could not wait to find out what Barrett would do with the myth. Theseus, though I sympathized with him as a youth, lost my support when he took up with completely obnoxious Prokris. Ariadne was too far into her belief system for me to really want her to get things her way, which would involve blood sacrifice and all sorts of unpleasantness.

Anyone who finds Greek mythology should definitely try this awesome revisionist view of the story of the Minotaur!
3316812
...are finally coming to DVD!! *jumps* This show is amazing, but who can say that it is not?! It`s a great mixture of mythology, historical facts, fantasy and realism. The characters are awsome and so fantastically outworked by the writers. No cartoon owns so much drama! "Gargoyles" lives mostly out of his characters who behave so realistically, according to moral and ethical (positive and negative) attitudes.

It didn`t deserve to get cancelled.

Well, what did I want tell you? Buy the DVD! ;)
4868098
If your a fan of the old school to be exact 1981 (Clash Of The Titans) And the early 1990's Hercules a Walt Disney movie  Then you'll love this game!..Its definitely not for kids its very violent etc..But its a classic for the Adults thanx to Sony!..SCEA make a game like this in 2006!.. >:)
1796664
This is easily my favorite new graphic novel series out there! My kids absolutely devoured the first book, MACBETH, and they are on the bed right now, reading ROMEO AND JULIET together and cracking up. Ian Lender's hilarious take on Shakespeare is brilliant, and Zack Giallongo's bright and vibrant art makes everything happy, even the tragic parts. If you're looking for a way to introduce kids to some true classics, this is the perfect series for you. I'm hoping to see many more Shakespearean plays interpreted by these two and their talented troupe of animal actors!
2884038
Mythological story and acting are great.  It is a movie that is pure entertainment if you like mythological characters, CA was very well done!
3560477
Enjoyable read especially for fans of mythology.
755477
Old myths entertainingly told in a contemporary voice.  The personalities of the gods shine here. This is a good read for both mythology fans and people who could take or leave them.
4852992
I originally bought this for the miniatures, which are great quality, by the way, but am very intrigued by the game. The casting of the miniatures is down right beautiful! I do wish that they did include models of the lanterns, other clans, and trophy, like they did in the kickstarter set. However, don't let that deter you from making this purchase.
1081443
I finally have the time to review this wonderful Kratos figure. I had pre-ordered this from anime island on June 7th. But I am a very busy guy. Anyway I usually wait for reviews before purchasing anything. Let alone a toy, which is something I seldom buy. But I had a good feeling about this one.
So without further ado, I present to you the new Kratos: God of war III figure by Play arts:

1) Strong joints especially the knees.
2) The well definied Muscles are are the most prominent feature.
3) Great painting and shades on face and shin.
4) Kratos comes with
  A) A pair of hands - and they are interchangable ofcourse.
  B) Blades of Chaos (well sculptured)
  C) chains  - they connect from the blades of chaos to the wrist. The color and shape of the chains match the sculptured chains on his wrist.
  They add a touch of realism to the chains.
  D) Blades of Hades - Unfortunately he can't hold them, but they look great and they are meant to be attached to his back.

5) His articulation points are numerous and not loose, they are stable.

Finally, the expression on Kratos's face is slightly different from the one you see here in the picture.
Looking into his face directly, you see an expression of determination and focus.
The face is undoubtly sculptured well. And It is definitely not for kids. The label on the Box says 13 and up :)
729607
This is great! I love the references to classics such as maxwell silver hammer and pinball wizard.

If your kids like dinosaurs, they will enjoy this. You will find that you love it too!
1847421
I'm a huge "Myth Book" fan.  I remember the comic being sort of silly but when I saw they collected the first series into one book I had to pick it up.  In rereading I was surprised that there was no silliness like them going to a comic book show - that must have been the sequel series.  Rather this is just a great adaptation of Robert Asprin's first book Another Fine Myth.  Phil Foglio does an amazing job here especially with his great artwork.  That artwork is not synonymous with the series of course but it is still great nonetheless.  If you dig the Myth series pick this collection up - you'll be quite happy.