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Greek and Roman Mythology (Mythology Series)

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I bought this book as a present for my boyfriend. I had checked on Amazon for a book on Roman/Greek mythology and for some reason this book didn't stand out to me, which is why I have decided to write a review. I saw it in a local bookshop and wanted to say to anyone else looking for a present on such a book that it is a recommended buy. There is five chapters to it - Early Greek Gods, The Olympians, Attendant Gods, The Heroes and Roman Mythology.

This hardback book is not too daunting a size with about 123 pages to it's name but it has over 100 images which really adds to it. There's still plenty of room for text as the book is 12" long. Bear in mind though that this book would act better as an introduction to the area rather than an addition to the library of someone who already has passed that introductory stage.

This was not at all what I was expecting... I thought that I would be getting a book with just text about Greek and Roman mythology. What I found instead was a picture/coffee table book. It was a pleasant surprise made even more pleasant by the fact that the text was not disappointing. Since I do not know much about mythology, this book is a great start for me and perhaps others wanting to more about the mythology that permeates literature and art. The pictures, art and drawings within are fun to look at, if not sometimes misplaced, like instead of Artemis near the text that speaks of her, there is another drawing of a young male god.