`Myths' as Seen through Eyes of Children: Greek Tales Depicted in World Bank Exhibit

Cypriot President Glafcos Clerides seemed a bit envious last week when he told an audience that myths and legends always precede history.

"It took Hercules one hour to clean this stable," Mr. Clerides said, standing in front of a Cypriot girl's vibrant, detailed depiction of the myth. "And it's taken me years to clean up the civil service."

The tale of Hercules isn't the only myth brought to life with the artwork of Cypriot children in the World Bank exhibit "Myths, Legends and Stories: Through the Eyes of the Children of Cyprus," on display until Sunday . Odysseus, Zeus, Poseidon, Theseus and others can be found in the bright colorful brush strokes.

"Myths and legends always precede …