ABSTRACT

Mathematical Puzzle Tales from Mount Olympus uses fascinating tales from Greek Mythology as the background for introducing mathematics puzzles to the general public. A background in high school mathematics will be ample preparation for using this book, and it should appeal to anyone who enjoys puzzles and recreational mathematics.

Features:

  • Combines the arts and science, and emphasizes the fact that mathematics straddles both domains.
  • Great resource for students preparing for mathematics competitions, and the trainers of such students.

chapter Chapter 1|4 pages

The Boxing Matches

chapter Chapter 2|4 pages

The First and Second Labors of Heracles

chapter Chapter 3|4 pages

The Third and Fourth Labors of Heracles

chapter Chapter 4|6 pages

The Fifth and Sixth Labors of Heracles

chapter Chapter 6|4 pages

The Ninth and Tenth Labors of Heracles

chapter Chapter 7|4 pages

The Loss of the Pigs

chapter Chapter 8|4 pages

The Planting of Barley

chapter Chapter 9|4 pages

The Fruit Pies

chapter Chapter 10|4 pages

The Palace Admittance Questionnaire

chapter Chapter 11|4 pages

The Midas Touch

chapter Chapter 12|4 pages

The Collapsing Beams

chapter Chapter 13|4 pages

The Seating Plan

chapter Chapter 14|4 pages

The Danaïds

chapter Chapter 15|6 pages

The Quarrelsome Residents

chapter Chapter 16|4 pages

The Bears in the Caves

chapter Chapter 17|4 pages

The Phrygian Music Festival

chapter Chapter 18|4 pages

The Banquet Tickets

chapter Chapter 20|4 pages

The Summer Festival

chapter Chapter 21|6 pages

The Great Amoeba Escape

chapter Chapter 22|6 pages

The Rolling Stones

chapter Chapter 23|4 pages

The Conscientious Birds

chapter Chapter 24|6 pages

The Archipelago Tour

chapter Chapter 25|4 pages

The Fireballs and Lightning Bolts

chapter Chapter 26|4 pages

The Leaded Spears

chapter Chapter 27|6 pages

The Triangular Palace

chapter Chapter 28|6 pages

The Matching of Boxes and Keys

chapter Chapter 29|4 pages

The Number-and-Coin Tricks

chapter Chapter 30|4 pages

The Unguarded Gate

chapter Chapter 31|6 pages

The Rearrangement of the Suitresses

chapter Chapter 32|6 pages

The Wily Prisoners

chapter Chapter 33|6 pages

The Selection of the Argonauts

chapter Chapter 34|4 pages

The Beef Feast

chapter Chapter 35|4 pages

The Hunters' Competitions

chapter Chapter 36|4 pages

The First Rebellion of the Giants

chapter Chapter 37|6 pages

The Second Rebellion of the Giants

chapter Chapter 38|4 pages

The Third Rebellion of the Giants

chapter Chapter 39|4 pages

The Ungrateful Refugees

chapter Chapter 40|4 pages

The Pandora Box