ISBN: 9780785836933

Explore classic stories of the great Greek and Roman heroes, gods, and monsters.Mythology: Who's Who in Greek and Roman Mythology is an indispensable guide to all the Greek and R… More...

Explore classic stories of the great Greek and Roman heroes, gods, and monsters.Mythology: Who's Who in Greek and Roman Mythology is an indispensable guide to all the Greek and Roman mythological characters, from major deities such as Athena and Bacchus, to the lesser-known wood nymphs and centaurs. Also included, of course, are the heroic mortals—figures such as Jason, Aeneas, Helen, Achilles, and Odysseus—all brought to life in a fascinating series of portraits drawn from a wide variety of ancient literary sources. Each entry offers a small window into a timeless mythological world, one filled with epic battles, bizarre metamorphoses, and all sorts of hideous and fantastic monsters. Each chapter is categorized by types of divinities the deities fall under to make it easy to follow for lovers of legends. You'll be able to read about major divinities like Apollo and sea divinities like Poseidon to dark deities like Hades. You'll also learn about minor divinities like the muses, satyrs, and heroes like Perseus and Odysseus. The sections are designed to help you understand what each of the beings are while also giving you an inside scoop into their magical journeys.  The perfect book for casual browsers and folklore enthusiasts alike, Mythology: Who's Who in Greek and Roman Mythology offers a rich and readable guide to some of the greatest stories ever told. E.m. Berens, Books, Fiction and Literature, Mythology: Who's Who In Greek And Roman Mythology Books>Fiction and Literature, Book Sales<