Terrible tales of ancient Rome
By: Clare Hibbert
Edition: First edition.
Series: Monstrous myths
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781482401851; 9781482401875; 9781482401882
Subjects: Roman Mythology; Juvenile literature; Roman Gods; Roman Goddesses; Roman mythology; Gods and goddesses
Other titles: Ancient Rome
Description: Roman gods and goddesses were certainly busy immortal beings! Whether they were falling in love, battling each other, or grappling for power, they were constantly making trouble with humans. These engaging tales include the exploits of Pluto, Cupid, Apollo, Venus, and legendary heroes, such as Aeneas. Readers will be interested to learn how these myths are remembered even in modern times, such as Cupid's role in Valentine's Day.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Table of contents: title: Roman stories and legends; title: Aeneas the adventurer; title: Journey to the underworld; title: Brotherly love; title: or not!; title: The jealous goddess; title: Life in the land of the dead; title: Cupid's revenge.