mythology, classical

A retelling of the principal myths of Greece and Rome, with commentary on their origins and significance.

Over 2,000 entries with simple, complete explanations of classical myths, heroes, authors, works, place names, and symbols.

Provides brief, concise descriptions of notable Greek and Roman myths.

With the help of Castor and Pollux, seventeen-year-old Gen tries to fulfill her end of a bargain with the Olympian Empresses and bring them the legendary golden apples of Hesperides and the monstrous Cerberus while also avoiding war with neighboring Elysium.

Presents an introduction to classical mythology, and features a selection of myths, grouped in the categories of gods, the creation, and the earliest heroes; stories of love and adventure; great heroes before the Trojan War; heroes of the Trojan War; great families of mythology; less important myths; and mythology of the Norsemen.

The Horace Gregory translation of one of the great works of classical mythology.