classical mythology

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.

Describes what the author calls the eight pillars of ancient Greek wisdom, including humanism, the pursuit of excellence, the practice of moderation, self-knowledge, rationalism, restless curiosity, love of freedom, and individualism, and explains how to use them as guiding principles for living.

Retells the Greek myth in which Pandora opens the golden box Zeus gave her.

Greek drama in which a noble family moves toward catastrophe, dragged down from weaalth and power by pride, suicide and murder.

The gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are brought to life.

Retells the Greek myths identified with the zodiac signs, explaining how each particular group of stars found its way into the heavens, and including a description of the human qualities associated with each of the signs.

A collection of Greek myths based on the original sources.