Children of the Dawn : Old Tales of Greece

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Children of the Dawn : Old Tales of Greece

by E. F. (Elsie Finnimore) Buckley

EN·~8 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
1

Children of the Dawn

0:25
2

INTRODUCTION:

7:25
3

·LIST·OF·ILLUSTRATIONS·

2:00
4

Children of the Dawn - The Riddle of the Sphinx

50:29
5

Eros and Psyche - I

1:31:23
6

Hero and Leander

33:33
7

The Sacrifice of Alcestis - I

1:29:33
8

The Hunting of the Calydonian Boar

39:22
9

The Curse of Echo

10:51
10

The Sculptor and the Image

13:42

Description

Step into the world of ancient Greece where gods, heroes, and ordinary people intertwine in timeless tales. This collection adapts eleven classic myths for younger ears, keeping the language clear while preserving the vivid drama of the originals. Each story is presented with lively dialogue and descriptive scenes that bring the old poetry to life.

Among the first stories, a young prince confronts the deadly riddle of a towering sphinx, setting the stage for a city’s destiny. A grieving king learns the cost of a promise when a self‑sacrificing queen offers her life. Lovers such as Hero and Leander brave a moonlit sea, while the clever mortal Psyche faces impossible tasks set by jealous gods. Swift‑footed Atalanta races against suitors with wit and speed, showcasing bravery, love, and the ever‑present whisper of fate without giving away the conclusions.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (473K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by D Alexander, Matthew Wheaton, Carbon County Public Library (Rawlins, Wyoming) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2012-08-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

EF

E. F. (Elsie Finnimore) Buckley

1882–1959

An English writer and translator whose retellings opened classical myth to younger readers, she is best remembered for making Greek stories feel lively and approachable. Her work helped introduce generations of children to the world of heroes, gods, and legend.

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