The birth of Aphrodite, the Trojan Horse, Zeus disguised as a swan. These and other classical myths and legends are usually encountered separately, but together they make up a coherent, multigenerational saga of epic battles, bizarre metamorphoses, immortal heroes, and all-too-human gods. Classical Mythology offers newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths, beginning by exploring the landscapes where they are set. It then provides a richly detailed timeline of mythic episodes from the origin of the cosmos to the end of the Heroic Age, plus an illustrated mythological dictionary listing significant characters, places, events, objects, and concepts.

William Hansen

"Hansen's work is excellently constructed and fulfils its role as an introduction to the subject. Instead of creating another dry dictionary, the author succeeds in bringing these myths to life in their original mythological context."--Bryn Mawr Classical Review |k No