An excellent primer on classical mythology for readers who have little or no background of classical knowledge.

A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical

Presents an introduction to ancienct Greek and Roman myths, gods, goddesses, monsters, and magical beasts.

This is an engaging introduction which explores the latest thinking about Classical mythology, the history of interpreting myths and the role of myths in cultur