Get The Prince And The Golden Ax: A Minoan Tale Compiled By Deborah Nourse Lattimore Readable In Paperback

Minoan culture disappeared without leaving many records, not much is known of their mythology, which predated Greek and Roman gods and goddesses, This book constructs the story of a prince and princess of the island Thera, The proud young prince Akros challenges Diktynna, the goddess of the neighboring island

Crete, hoping to gain a golden ax which is the source of her powers.
He accomplishes two impossible feats, with the help of his sister Illyra's magic, but is overcome trying to complete a third task, In the end, their island and it's entire civilization is lost to a volcanic eruption,
target audience:ndth graders interested in comparative mythology, This Minoaninspired story introduces a whatif fictional story about archaeological evidence from Knossos, The story explores the fantastical deeds of a boastful warrior prince and his cautious sister, While a great story for the discussion of morals, it also gives a way for parents to discuss natural events with children with the description of volcanic activity.
The Greek goddess Diktynna features,

The illustrations are gorgeous and detailed, A proud Minoan prince challenges the Goddess Diktynna, who first offers him rewards for his courage but then threatens to destroy Thera, his homeland, when his boasting angers her.
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