31

The Gordian Knot

By Clay Lane

Alexander fulfilled the letter of a prophecy and he did become ruler of the world, but it wasn’t quite fair.

32

The Midas Touch

By Clay Lane

An ancient Greek myth about the dangers of easy wealth.

33

Pygmalion and Galatea

By Clay Lane

Pygmalion discovered that prudishness is not the same as purity.

34

Heracles and the Hydra

By Clay Lane

The Greek hero thinks he has paid off more of his debt to the gods, but an unpleasant surprise awaits him.

35

Jason and the Golden Fleece

By Clay Lane

A political rival sends Jason on a hopeless errand, to fetch the golden fleece.

36

Perseus and the Gorgon

By Clay Lane

When Polydectes, King of Seriphos, sent Perseus to get the Gorgon’s head, he hoped the boy would never come back.