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Monstrous Myths: Terrible Tales of Ancient Rome

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Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Ancient Rome.

You'll discover:

• How the famous adventurer, Aeneas, made an epic journey to the Land of the Dead

• How the nymph, Daphne, escaped a love-struck god by transforming … into a plant!

• How two brothers founded the city of Rome, before their love turned to murder

• And much more!

Perfect for all young history lovers, aged 8+.

About The Series: Monstrous Myths retells traditional myths with a child-friendly emphasis on scary and weird elements. These humorous, cheeky and irreverent books are jam-packed with real facts about the beliefs of ancient cultures. Featuring witty, anarchic cartoons, this series makes history accessible and fun for young readers.

© 2019 Arcturus (Ebook): 9781838577971

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Ebook: October 1, 2019

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