Hades speaks!

the long version

Young readers descend into the ancient Greek underworld where Hades, god of the dead, offers a personal tour of his dark realm. Sites include the River Styx, where Charon ferries the souls of the recently deceased; Tartaros, where Cyclopes dwell and Titans are locked in the belly of the earth; and Elysian Fields, eternal home of Greek heroes. Illustrations. Hades, the Greek god of the dead, introduces readers to Greek mythology, discussing gods and monsters, ancient rites, and magic spells.