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4) The sirens
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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.
5) Medusa
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Recounts the story of the serpent-haired creature whose gaze turned people to stone, and the adventures of the hero who eventually vanquished her.
6) The Hydra
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Recounts the myth of the hundred-headed creature which was slain by the hero Hercules.
8) Cerberus
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Recounts the Greek myth about the three-headed dog who was employed to guard the portals of the Underworld.
10) The sphinx
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Recounts the myth of the Sphinx, a monster with a lion's body, an eagle's wings, and a woman's head.
11) The chimaera
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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.
12) The furies
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A retelling of the myths associated with the terrible goddesses of vengeance who lived in Hades and punished people for every kind of crime.
13) The Cyclopes
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Describes the origins of the cyclopes, their work as servants to the gods, and their memorable encounter with Ulysses.
14) Hecate
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Recounts the myth of the goddess of the underworld known for her witchcraft and black magic.
16) The Minotaur
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Recounts the Greek myth about the monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man, which lived in the Labyrinth in Crete until killed by the hero Theseus.
17) Procrustes
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Presents the exploits of the monstrous bandit who offered hospitality to travelers on the road from Troezen to Athens, only to perform horrible acts once they went to bed. Liberally illustrated with art works representing many centuries.
18) The Nemean lion
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Recounts the myth of the Nemean Lion, created by Gaia for Zeus in order to destroy Heraclea.