Children of the Dawn : Old Tales of Greece

A collection of eleven retellings of classical Greek myths presents varied episodes in concise, accessible prose for young readers. The selection moves from the Theban riddle and its tragic aftermath through tales of love and sacrifice—including a perilous sea-crossing, a wife's willing self-sacrifice, and the allegory of love and the soul—to heroic adventures such as the Calydonian boar hunt and the race for Atalanta's hand. Interwoven are nature and metamorphosis myths about echoing nymphs, a river-god's pursuit, a sculptor's living statue, and a musician's descent to the underworld, each rendered with vivid description, dialogue-driven scenes, and clear emotional focus.