Greek Myths

In this exciting collection of some of the most influential of all Greek myths, the author introduces the complex pantheon of Olympian gods and goddesses. Describing their attributes, genealogies and often comic relationships, she illustrates the personalities and their stories by drawing upon the artistry of the ancient culture which created them. A concluding chapter reviews the powerful and continuing imaginative legacy of Greek myth, from Botticelli to Freud.

ISBN 9780714120614