Handbook of Classical Mythology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781576072264)

An introduction to the mythological world of the Greeks and the Romans, combined with a chronology of myths and a dictionary of key characters, objects, and events.

Handbook of Classical Mythology offers newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths. Written by a foremost mythologist, the book begins by exploring the sources and landscapes from which the myths emerged. It then provides a richly detailed timeline of mythic episodes from the creation of the cosmos to the end of the Heroic Age--plus an illustrated mythological dictionary listing every significant character, place, event, and object.

Whether exploring the world that gave rise to ancient mythology or researching a specific piece of the whole, the handbook is the best introduction available to the extraordinary cast of these tales (gods, nymphs, satyrs, monsters, heroes) and the natural and supernatural stages upon which their fates are played out.

Author: William F. Hansen
ISBN-10: 1576072266
ISBN-13: 9781576072264
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 06/10/2004
Pages: 408
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.00lbs
Size: 7.30h x 10.10w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/01/2004 pg. 359
Library Journal 10/15/2004 pg. 69
Choice 11/01/2004 pg. 448
School Library Journal 12/01/2004 pg. 84