The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories

by Philip Matyszak

Who was Pandora and what was in her famous box? How did Achilles get his Achilles heel? What exactly is a Titan? And why is one computer virus known as a Trojan horse?

The myths of ancient Greece and Rome can seem bewilderingly complex, yet they are so much a part of modern life and discourse that most of us know fragments of them. This comprehensive companion takes these fragments and weaves them into an accessible and enjoyable narrative,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B007PTD8M6
• ISBN13: 9780500251737
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 8.0"