Download or read book Greek Myths Retold for Children: The Golden Fleece & The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles written by Padraic Colum and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-06-03 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles is a children's book retelling of Greek myths. The central myth retold is that of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece and the aftermath. Woven into it are other myths, including the myths of Persephone and Prometheus, told by the poet Orpheus during the voyage.