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-a fantastic world recognizably real to its audience.
William Hansen is professor of classical studies and folklore and codirector of mythology studies at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
"Instead of creating another dry dictionary, the author succeeds in bringing these myths to life in their original mythical context and provides a tool that the student of Classics can begin with, and continue to use over time." - Bryn Mawr Classical Review "This volume combines a traditional reference tool and a textbook... it is a convenient way to package information about Greek and Roman mythology, particularly as part of a mythology series." - Booklist "If other titles in this series are as well written as this one, they will be must-haves for the reference collection in high schools and colleges. Author William Hansen has provided readers with a complete and clear picture of classical mythology... Recommended." - Library Media Connection
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