The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology
- ISBN-10
- 1592572898
- ISBN-13
- 9781592572892
- Category
- Mythology, Classical
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Publisher
- Alpha
- Authors
- Kevin Osborn, Dana L. Burgess
Description
Presents an introduction to myths, explaining what they are, their origins, and functions; provides Greek and Roman versions of a selection of classical myths; and includes a descriptive listing of gods, heroes, and creatures.
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