Presents the essential Greek and Roman myths that form the basis of our cultural literary heritage.

Collects ten classic Greek and Roman myths about gods, goddesses, and heroes, including Ulysses, King Midas, Cupid, Icarus, and Atalanta.

"An essential companion to the 75th-anniversary illustrated edition of Edith Hamilton's Mythology, this A-to-Z guide offers hundreds of rich and fascinating definitions of every major and minor character, creature, and place of classical mythology"--

The myths and legends of Ancient Greece and Rome have influenced art and literature for millennia and continue to capture our imaginations today. These enduring stories from classical antiquity form a major part of the heritage of Western culture. In this beautiful collection, James Shepherd has compiled more than 40 fascinating tales that have been retold by a variety of expert storytellers. Ranging from stories of the Titans, Hercules and the creation...

"Young parlor maid Honorine and her friend Francis find themselves in the middle of an epic feud between a crew of scientific sailors and the magical constellations come to life"--

A fascinating detailed A-Z reference to three ancient mythologies, sumptuously illustrated with 450 fine-art images.

"Many legendary tales are told about the gods and goddesses, from kind ones who help humans with their problems, to fierce ones who just want power and revenge. Open this compendium of 23 illustrated tales from across the world to read their stories and learn more about the cultures they came from, with over 100 illustrations and photos."--

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.