Young hero Bellerophon sets out to conquer the fire-breathing chimera and win the hand of Queen Anteia. The eighty-eight illustrations are all works of art covering several centuries.

Recounts the myth of the goddess of the underworld known for her witchcraft and black magic.

Describes the origins of the sirens, half-women, half-birds, who lured sailors to their deaths with their irresistible voices, and relates their encounter with Ulysses.

Recounts the myth of the monster created by Artemis and slain by Meleager and Atalanta.

A retelling of the myths associated with the terrible goddesses of vengeance who lived in Hades and punished people for every kind of crime.

Recounts the myth of the hundred-headed creature which was slain by the hero Hercules.

The Celtic hero Finn McCool outwits the sorceress Drabne of Dole, acquiring the magical knowledge he needs to avenge the death of his father Cuhal.

Recounts the myth of the Nemean Lion, created by Gaia for Zeus in order to destroy Heraclea.

Recounts the myth of the Sphinx, a monster with a lion's body, an eagle's wings, and a woman's head.

Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster, which escapes and comes to an unhappy end. Includes information about the original story, different movie versions, and the scientific aspects behind the story.