Mythology: Who's Who in Greek and Roman Mythology

By Alexander Stuart Murray

Book Overview

Explore classic stories of the great Greek and Roman heroes, gods, and monsters. Who's Who in Classical Mythology is an indispensable guide to all the Greek and Roman mythological characters, from major deities such as Athena and Bacchus, to the lesser-known wood nymphs and centaurs. Also included, of course, are the heroic mortals, figures such as Jason, Aeneas, Helen, Achilles, and Odysseus, all brought to life in a fascinating series of portraits drawn from a wide variety of ancient literary sources. Each entry offers a small window into a timeless mythological world, one filled with epic battles, bizarre metamorphoses, and all sorts of hideous and fantastic monsters. The perfect book for casual browsers and folklore enthusiasts alike, Who's Who in Classical Mythology offers a rich and readable guide to some of the greatest stories ever told.

• Format: Flexibound
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1577151178
• ISBN13: 9781577151173
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Wellfleet Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.2" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

An antiquarian book for an antiquarian subject

This is a contemporary reprinting of a classic text called "Manual of Mythology" dating from 1874 (which the previous reviewer would have known if he would have done HIS research). Scholarship has of course advanced in 130 years, as have the presumptions of moderns in regards to the beliefs of the ancients. In other words, I wouldn't use this as a definitive resource for a term paper, but it has other value. Consider this more a view of how the 19th century saw these myths, complete with an authentic typesetting and wonderful 19th cent. engravings mainly based on classical sculpture. Enjoy the feel of the classic myths evoked through Victorian writing and images, and put it on your shelf next to Frazer's Golden Bough.