Mythematics: Solving the Twelve Labors of Hercules

by Michael Huber

Book Overview

Fun math puzzles based on the Twelve Labors of Hercules

How might Hercules, the most famous of the Greek heroes, have used mathematics to complete his astonishing Twelve Labors? From conquering the Nemean Lion and cleaning out the Augean Stables, to capturing the Erymanthean Boar and entering the Underworld to defeat the three-headed dog Cerberus, Hercules and his legend are the inspiration for this book of fun and original math puzzles...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691135754
• ISBN13: 9780691135755
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"