A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical

"This new edition of MYTHOLOGIES is the first complete, authoritative English version of the French classic, Roland Barthes's most emblematic work"--

Learn about compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends in The Mythology Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tr

Presents an introduction to ancienct Greek and Roman myths, gods, goddesses, monsters, and magical beasts.

An exploration of myths from around the world with an authoritative text and an inspired selection of images