The Encyclopedia of Mythology: Gods, Heroes, and Legends of the Greeks and Romans [Hardcover]

Eric Flaum (Author), David Pandy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1993

Organized alphabetically, this encyclopedia of mythology contains information about the figures who make up the mythologies of the Greco-Roman world and two hundred full-color photographs and illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Journalist Flaum has provided at a modest price comprehensive coverage of the major and minor legendary characters that appear in classical Greek and Latin literature. The work is richly illustrated by hundreds of beautiful reproductions of appropriate paintings and sculptures with classical themes. A standard concordance between Greek and Roman divinities is provided. The separate Roman entries are a bit idiosyncratic (Pomona is included, but not Vertumnus, and there are no entries on Faunus or Acca Laurentia) and not necessarily legendary (Vestal Virgins), but still useful and interesting. Though neither comprehensive nor exhaustive, this outstanding and attractive reference book will appeal to a wide range of readers, from students to amateurs of classics.
- James S. Ruebel, Iowa State Univ., Ames
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Courage Books (December 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561382310
• ISBN-13: 978-1561382316
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 10.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #875,579 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and richly illustrated...A Must-Have!, October 7, 1998

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This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Mythology: Gods, Heroes, and Legends of the Greeks and Romans (Hardcover)

This book is pretty amazing! Every minor and major mythological figure is covered and every page contained rich photographs and illustrations. A proud addition to anyone's library. A reference book and so much more!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Theseus and the Minotaur, June 13, 1998

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This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Mythology: Gods, Heroes, and Legends of the Greeks and Romans (Hardcover)

This book was excellent, i would advise anyone to read it. It told you a lot on mythology and heros.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best purchases I ever made, October 18, 2008

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