The text is hailed by enthusiastic teachers as the perfect amount of textual exposition needed to enlighten, without excess detail or arcana. More than 700 pages of primary selections, many of them complete works, engage students in a direct experience of the major hymns, epics, and plays of classical myth. More than 200 photographs of classical works of art give students insight into how the Greeks and Romans envisioned gods, and give the book visual impact. Distinctions between Greek and Roman myth. Accessible style and effective learning aides.
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A 30-page glossary includes key terms and major figures. Maps, charts, and timetables provide a visual perspective. Contents Preface PART 1. Author Unknown, Homeric Hymn to Demeter 5. The Major Classical Gods and Goddesses 6.