mythology, classical

A guide to ancient Greek and Roman mythology that retells the most popular myths from each culture and links them with the celestial objects that have been named for them.

Collection of the six titles in the Tales from the Odyssey series which chronicles the life of Odysseus and his adventures.

Twenty-six tales from Greek mythology, retold in language that is simple and dramatic.

A retelling of fifteen Greek and Roman myths from the point of view of the main protagonist. Includes "Arachne," "Callisto," "Baucis and Philemon," and "Sisyphus.".

Interviews classicists on the major Greek myths and why the Greeks imagined the gods to be so humanly flawed, discusses the roles the Greek gods play in modern culture, and visits their namesake temples.

Presents illustrated retellings of eight Greek myths featuring such characters as Prometheus, Jason, and Odysseus, and includes vocabulary lists, maps of ancient Greece, and a table of Greek and Roman god and hero names.

A guide to classical mythology that explains all the great myths and explores how they have influenced language, art, music, psychology, and popular culture.

Contains entries that provide information about various aspects of Greek and Roman mythology, grouped in the categories of rulers, heroes, and other human characters; major and minor gods; animals, monsters, spirits, and forces; important places and things; and major myth tellers and their works. Includes retellings of twelve myths.

A lavishly illustrated retelling of a famous ancient Greek myth.