Presents the essential Greek and Roman myths that form the basis of our cultural literary heritage.

Retells Greek, Roman, and Norse myths, identifies their heroes and deities, and discusses the philosophical background of each culture.

A collection of twenty Greek and Roman myths including "Apollo and Diana," "Arcas and Callisto," and "Pomona and Vertumnus."

"Myths are stories that have been told over hundreds of years to help explain why the world works the way it does. They're filled with powerful magic, mysterious monsters, and fantastical beasts, but also brave heroes on exciting adventures that teach us about right and wrong. From the Japanese myth of Momotarō The Peach Boy and his loyal animal friends to the Slavic myth of Vasilisa the Wise and her enchanted doll, this beautifully illustrated collection...

Biographical sketches of 376 Greek and Latin authors covering the years 800 B.C. to 1000 A.D. Includes a list of works of doubtful attribution and a chronological list of authors by century.