Alamosa Public Library

Presents the myths of the ancient Egyptians and a glimpse of the civilization that created them.

Recounts the story of the serpent-haired creature whose gaze turned people to stone, and the adventures of the hero who eventually vanquished her.

Young hero Bellerophon sets out to conquer the fire-breathing chimera and win the hand of Queen Anteia. The eighty-eight illustrations are all works of art covering several centuries.

Describes the origins of the sirens, half-women, half-birds, who lured sailors to their deaths with their irresistible voices, and relates their encounter with Ulysses.

A retelling of the myths associated with the terrible goddesses of vengeance who lived in Hades and punished people for every kind of crime.

Recounts the myth of the Sphinx, a monster with a lion's body, an eagle's wings, and a woman's head.

A collection of African myths, legends and fables about gods, spirits, ghosts, heroes, and animals.

An A-Z of the mythical figures of the Nordic culture, detailing characters, locations and sites of interest, significant events, stories and symbols.