The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories - Hardcover

'For a perfect introduction to the stories of the Classical world, look no further. ... Affordable, portable and accessible ... thoroughly modern and approachable ... Carefully researched, enjoyable, diverting and intriguing' - Reference Reviews 'This new companion is at once a handy work of reference, an entertaining read and an attractive artefact, discreetly illustrated and tastefully laid out. A pleasure to consult' - Scotsman

This handy guide to the Greek and Roman Myths brings classical mythology to life. Written by a bestselling author on Ancient Greece and Rome, the book features an engaging blend of stories, facts and quotations from ancient authors, and places ancient myths in a modern context, discussing the ‘afterlives’ of the myths and the relevance of their messages today. Factfiles on heroes and heroines and family trees of the gods also make this a useful reference book for students.

Table of Contents

Introduction · 1. In the Beginning: From Chaos to Cosmos in Four Steps · 2. The Ages of Man 3. The Great Gods: The First Generation · 4. Olympus: The Next Generation · 5. Lesser Gods, Magical Creatures and Heroic Ancestors · 6. Heroes and their Quests · 7. The Golden Age of Mythology · 8. The Trojan War · 9. Going Home