Greeking Out Tales From the Underworld

In these stories, you’ll encounter a very ill-advised bid to kidnap the queen of the Underworld, an Egyptian god of death who weighs your heart against a feather, the treacherous and winding road to the Norse afterlife, and much more. Tales of fearsome gods, fantastical monsters, and literally death-defying heroes of the spirit world are told in the hilarious, kid-friendly voice that’s sent the Greeking Out podcast to the top of the charts. As well as favorite frightening tales from Greek mythology, you’ll hear unforgettable stories from ancient Egypt, Scandinavia, Mesopotamia, the Philippines, China, Central America, and more. Playful illustrations coupled with cheeky storytelling and real information about life (and death) in the ancient world—delivered by the all-knowing Oracle of Wi-Fi—make this collection of fabulous fables an essential addition to your library. Complete your collection with Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths and Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians.