classical mythology

Interviews with renowned Greek scholars offer an overview of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greek mythology, discussing where the myths originated and why recent evidence suggests that some of the myths may have been true.

The story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, and of the gathering of the Heroes and the Siege of Troy.

A retelling of the classic story in which King Midas learns a lesson after wishing for everything he touches to be turned to gold.

Welcome to a strange and beautiful world, where the moon, the sun, and the wind are all gods; where a human form can easily change into a plant or an animal; where nature's secrets are magically revealed through tales of wonder.

A modern interpretation of Sophocles' drama of Antigone who defied the state to bury her dead brother.

Puts a modern spin on the Greek myth of how Zeus became the Ruler of the Universe, as told by Hades, Ruler of the Underworld, who insists that Zeus cheated.

A retelling of the Greek myths about Pan, both goat and god, whose reed flute frolicking leads him to a meeting with Iphigenia, a human raised as the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra.

Alex Bellows finds himself transported to ancient Crete where he becomes Theseus, the hero who fought the bull-headed monster called the Minotaur.

Presents a new translation of Ovid's "Metamorphoses," and includes an introduction, historical sketch, and explanatory notes.

Contains alphabetical entries from Athena to Zeus examining the gods, goddesses, creatures, heroes, and literature of Greek and Roman mythology. Includes numerous illustrations from both ancient and modern works of fine art.