Retells the myth of the Greek princess, rejected by her father, raised by bears, won in marriage in a race by Melanion, and then changed into a lioness by an angry Aphrodite.

Atalanta was one of the most intriguing Greek heroes. Armed with incredible strength and skill, she amazed everyone with her hunting prowess and athletic ability. Despite her talents, Atalanta faced many challenges and difficulties, most of all competing against a man who wanted to claim her as his wife. This book explores Atalanta's legend, how her story still connects with today's world through literature and other media, and cultural traditions involving women in the ancient world. Using sidebars and facts, this volume ultimately explores this ancient figure's importance during her time and highlights how she still inspires today's young women and men.

Hippomenes challenges Atalanta, the fastest runner in the land, to a life-or-death footrace. Greedy King Midas gets his wish that all he touches turns gold. The imprisoned inventor Daedalus figures a way to fly himself and his son to freedom. But what twists might the gods have in mind for these mortals? Read this book to find out.

Michael Maier was a 17th-century alchemist and physician to the court of Emperor Rudolf II in Prague. Between 1614 and his death in 1622, Maier published a number of alchemical works, of which Atalanta Fugiens was undoubtedly the richest and most important. First published in 1617, it is one of the finest alchemical emblem books and unique in its own right. Michael Maier's work is richly illustrated with original prints by M. Merian; each of the 50 emblems presented consists of a motto, print, epigram, and a three-part musical setting of the epigram, followed by an exposition of its meaning. In the new publication of this important 17th-century work, Dr. H. M. E. de Jong translates the mottos and epigrams of the original 50 emblems and provides a summary of both Maier's exposition and a commentary on each emblem. She discuses the meaning and importance of the Atalanta Fugiens, the sources Maier used, and the mutual relationships between the emblems. She also includes an additional 30 alchemical engravings that explain her research, including several hard-to-find foldouts reproduced here in this volume.

A retelling, with a modern spin, of the Greek myth in which Atalanta finally agrees to marry but only if the man can outrun her in a footrace.

A retelling, in graphic novel form, of the story of the independent girl whose resolve to never marry is tested when her father insists that she choose a husband.