Who's Who in Classical Mythology (Who's Who Series) (Paperback)

~ Michael Grant (Author), (Author)

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A most accessible entry point into the wonderful tales of Greek and Roman mythology - Parikiaki --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Who's Who in Classical Mythology is an indispensable guide to all the Greek and Roman mythological characters, from major deities such as Athena and Bacchus, to the lesser-known wood nymphs and centaurs. Also included, of course, are the heroic mortals, figures such as Jason, Aeneas, Helen, Achilles, and Odysseus, all brought to life in a fascinating series of portraits drawn from a wide variety of ancient literary sources. Each entry offers a small window into a timeless mythological world, one filled with epic battles, bizarre metamorphoses, and all sorts of hideous and fantastic monsters. The perfect book for casual browsers and folklore enthusiasts alike, Who's Who in Classical Mythology offers a rich and readable guide to some of the greatest stories ever told.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (November 11, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195210301
• ISBN-13: 978-0195210309
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #795,169 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource and excellent fun, June 26, 2000

By A Customer

I bought this book as preparation for a Mediterranean study-cruise. It is a sort of encyclopedia of Greek and Roman mythology. Any classical mythological name can be found here with a synopsis of their major stories Just be warned: each character's story tends to be so interesting as to lead you to look up all the other characters that appear, and you will find yourself reading for hours.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Resource Only, July 24, 2001

By	Jamie Quevedo "jsbdance" (Greenacres, FL USA) - See all my reviews

Who's Who is an excellent resource, but it is not meant for those who wish to sit down and read Greek myths. The book is set up in an encyclopedic fashion. References to specific Greek mythological figures are easy to locate. However if you are looking for Greek myths in story form, this is not the text for you.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference On-The-Fly, May 1, 2002

By	W. Michael Dodd (Greensboro, NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Grant and Hazel have provided a finely grained and authoritative dictionary-style reference that is quite handy for identification of any figure from classical mythology. The book will prove useful for keeping at one's side when reading Homer, Hesiod, Sophocles, Euripides and company. Very helpful appendices include genealogical trees, alphabetical list of classical authors referred to, and clear and informative maps.