Classical Mythology A to Z

Classical Mythology A to Z is an essential and fascinating compendium to Greek and Román mythology. Researched and written by Annette Giesecke, Professor of Classics at the Univer-sity of Delaware, this brilliant reference to the myths of the ancient world offers clear, detailed, and insightful explanations of hundreds of major and minor characters, as well as scores ofloca-tions that feature in these timeless tales. In this invaluable resource, organized alpha-betically and by type of entry, Giesecke recounts with clarity and energy the details of more than 700 characters and places. From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to ancient beasts and hybrid crea-tures, such as satyrs and sirens, and key sites, such as Delphi, Ithaca, and Hades, each definition ineludes cross-references to related characters, locations, and other myths. With ten color plates and illustrations throughout, and including five illustrated myth-ological lineages, Classical Mythology A to Z is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in myth or searching for clarity and insight into mythological references in our modern world. The book also makes the perfect companion to the stories told in the seventy-fifth-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton.