Nel Yomtov

Theseus and the Minotaur (Mythology) Nel Yomtov

Brief Description: In graphic novel format, retells the classic myth of Theseus, who's sent by his father to slay the Minotaur, a monster who's been killing fourteen young Athenians sent in tribute every year to the king of Crete. Marc Notes: The evil king of Crete demands that 14 young Athenians be fed to the Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull. Only Prince Theseus can save them from the fearsome monster that lives deep in the maze-like Labyrinth. Publisher Marketing: Theseus, the brave Prince of Athens, has performed many great feats, but his most daunting task is yet to come. The King of Crete demands that fourteen young Athenians must be fed to the Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull. Only Theseus can save them from the fearsome monster, who lives deep in the maze-like Labyrinth. Far from home and with all of Athens depending on him, Theseus must defeat the greatest threat Greece has ever known -- with only his bare hands as weapons.

Contributor Bio:  Yomtov, Nel The career path of Nel Yomtov has taken him from the halls of Marvel Comics, as an editor, writer, and colorist, to the world of toy development. He then became editorial and art director at a children s nonfiction book publisher, and now Nel is a writer and editor of books, websites, and comics for children. A harmonica-honking blues enthusiast, Nel lives in New York with his wife, Nancy. They have a son, Jess.