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Bloodfeud of Altheus
Puffin Books 1985 Text - John Butterfield,David Honigmann & Philip Parker Illustrations - Dan Woods Cover - Michael Embden
Mighty Theseus is dead!
Felled by a treacherous blow in the labyrinth of King Minos, your brother Theseus lies dead and unavenged. The spirits of your ancestors cry out from Hades in anger, and Hermes, messenger of the gods, appears to speed you on your way.
For YOU are Altheus, the brother on whom this heroic task falls. YOU thirst for action. YOU must travel across the wild seas and lands of Ancient Greece, battling with demons, mythical creatures and powerful leaders. Brave Altheus - will the gods be on your side?
At the Court of King Minos
Puffin Books 1985 Text - John Butterfield,David Honigmann & Philip Parker Illustrations - Dan Woods Cover - Michael Embden
The terrible Minotaur awaits you!
Your quest to avenge the foul murder of your noble brother, Theseus, has led you to the wild and savage island of Crete. For YOU are Altheus, the young hero sent by the gods to right appalling wrong done to your house and rid your land of the scourge of the Minotaur.
But first you must brave the lawless Court of King Minos, where two powerful factions struggle for power and no traveller is safe. You must play your part or perish with the losers! Brave Altheus - will you survive?
Return of the Wanderer
Puffin Books 1986 Text - John Butterfield,David Honigmann & Philip Parker Illustrations - Dan Woods Cover - Michael Embden
Fight for Athens and your life!
As the young hero, Altheus, scourge of the ungodly, YOU have survived the Perils of Crete, slain the Minotaur and are now triumphantly setting sail for Troezen and home.
But your voyage will be long and dangerous. Beware the storms and perils that will surely beset you - the Clashing Rocks, dark dangers of the Underworld, slavery and shipwreck, as you struggle towards the fulfilment of your noble quest!
