Who's Who in Classical Mythology (Who's Who Series)
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Book Description
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.
About the Author
Michael Grant is a well known & best-selling author with a large backlist at Routledge, including: From Rome to Byzantium (1998); Greek & Roman Historians (1995); Collapse & Recovery of the Roman Empire (1999).John Hazel is a well known scholar of the classical world.
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Who's Who in Classical Mythology (Who's Who Series),Michael Grant,John Hazel,Oxford University Press, USA,0195210301,Ancient and Classical,Antiquities & Archaeology,Dictionaries,Folklore & Mythology - Mythology,Greco-Roman Mythology,Literature - Classics / Criticism,Literature: Classics,Mythology, Classical,Classical Studies | Classical Mythology,Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
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