Greeking Out Tales from the Underworld

<b>Hold on tight as <i>Greeking Out</i> goes to the dark side, bringing you scary (and surprisingly funny) tales of life, death, and everything in between!</b><br><br>Get ready for 20 bone-chilling stories of the Underworld—from ancient Greece and around the world—as told by the team behind the smash-hit podcast and <i>New York Times</i> best-selling book series.<br><br>Venture to the edge of life itself from the safety of your living room! 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 <i>Greeking Out</i> podcast to the top of the charts.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Complete your collection with <i>Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths</i> and <i>Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians</i>.