Old Greek Stories

About the book

Old Greek Stories


This book is written in simple language of the stories of the old Greek mythological heroes, and their encounters with Jupiter and the other Olympians. These tales should be read by children at an early age no intelligent person will deny, every child derives from their perusal. Each of the stories in this volume is wholly independent of the others and may be read without any knowledge of those which precede it, there is nevertheless a certain continuity from the first to the last, giving to the collection a completeness like that of a single narrative.


About the Author

James Baldwin


American writer, noted for his novels on sexual and personal identity, and sharp essays on civil-rights struggle in the United States. Baldwin also wrote three plays, a children's storybook, and a book of short stories. He gained fame with his first novel, GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN (1953), a story of hidden sins, guilt, and religious torments. In this and subsequent works Baldwin fused autobiographical material with analysis of social injustice and prejudices. Several of his novels dealt with homosexual liaisons.


Table of Contents :-


1.  Jupiter and His Mighty Company

2.  The Golden Age

3.  The Story of Prometheus

4.  The Flood

5.  The Story of Io

6.  The Wonderful Weaver

7.  The Lord of the Silver Bow

8.  Admetus and Alcestis

9.  Cadmus and Europa

10.The Quest of Medusa's Head

11.The Story of Atalanta

12.The Horse and the Olive

13.The Adventures of Theseus

14.The Wonderful Artisan

15.The Cruel Tribute