The Greek and Roman myths a guide to the classical stories Philip Matyszak
Language: English Publication details: London New York Thames & Hudson 2010 Description: 224 p. ill. 21 cmISBN: 0500251738; 9780500251737Subject(s): Mythology, Classical | Mythology, Roman | Mythology, GreekLOC classification: BL723 .M378 2010| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Books | Vitali Hakko Kreatif Endüstriler Kütüphanesi | BL723 .M378 2010 | Not for loan | 007112 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 221) and index
Introduction : what are Greek and Roman myths : and why is it worth studying them? -- In the beginning : from chaos to cosmos in four steps -- Pandora's children : the human story -- The great gods : the first generation -- Olympus : the next generation -- Lesser gods, magical creatures and heroic ancestors -- Heroes and their quests -- The golden age of mythology -- The Trojan War -- Going home.
An introduction to the Greek and Roman myths and tales that lie at the heart of Western culture includes intriguing facts and stories, including the labors of Hercules and the voyage of Odysseus.