Myths: A Guide: The Greek and Roman Myths

An immensely enjoyable guide to the gods, demigods, heroes and heroines of ancient Greek and Roman mythology, bringing to life their legends and adventures for a modern readership. What were the famous labours of Hercules?Who was Pandora?What exactly is a Titan? The ancient Greek and Roman myths are so much a part of modern life that everyone knows fragments of them. This handy companion takes these fragments and weaves them into a fascinating whole, guiding the reader through the world of Classical myth. Organized thematically, the chapters describe the gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, illuminating their lives and afterlives, characters and relationships, through narrative, pictures, factfiles, boxes, family trees and quotations from Classical sources.