The authors' adaptations of several Greek myths, each held together by the common figure of the "Old Storyteller." Stories of Atalanta, Meleager, Heracles [Hercules] and a childhood incident, his Twelve Labors, life with Omphale, and death, also Peleus. Beautiful literary retellings, more complete than the usual. In the Twelve Labors, the authors draw on the version in which Heracles is helped by Iolaus. Interesting black-and-white drawings complement the tales.

Highly recommended. ( )