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The Greek and Roman myths : a guide to the classical stories  Cover Image Book Book

The Greek and Roman myths : a guide to the classical stories / Philip Matyszak.

Matyszak, Philip. (Author).

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780500251737 (hbk.)
  • ISBN: 0500251738 (hbk.)
  • Physical Description: 224 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
  • Publisher: London ; Thames & Hudson, 2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 221) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
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.
Subject: Mythology, Greek.
Mythology, Roman.
Mythology, Classical.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

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Kirtland Community College Library BL 723 .M389 2010 30543789 General Collection Available -


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