Serving as an encyclopedia of the classical myths and great mythical figures of ancient Greece and Italy, this title contains over 160 alphabetical entries describing the central figures of each mythological system with cross-references. It is illustrated with over 200 images spanning 15 centuries of fine art.
Author description
Arthur Cotterel has lectured and written widely on the mythologies and ancient civilizations of the world. He is Principal of Kingston College, in London, and author of the best-selling Dictionary of World Mythology, as well as a number of books on the civilizations of East Asia.