Classical mythology
By: Mark P.O. Morford, Robert J. Lenardon, Michael Sham
Contributors: Lenardon, Robert J., 1928-; Sham, Michael
Edition: 9th ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York; Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 798
ISBN-13: 9780195397703
Description: This edition of 'Classical Mythology', is a survey of classical mythology available in one volume. Featuring the authors' translations of original sources as well as their explanations and commentary, the book brings to life the myths and legends of Greece and Rome in a lucid and engaging style.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Part One. The Myths of Creation: the Gods; title: Part Two. The Greek Sagas; title: Part Three. The Nature of Roman Mythology; title: Part Four. The Survival of Classical Mythology.