Subtitled, "A Guide To The Classical Stories". An enjoyable guide to the gods, demigods, heroes and heroines of ancient Greek and Roman mythology, bringing to life their legends and adventures. 100 illustrations.

Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of many books on classical civilization, including Chronicle of the Roman Republic, The Enemies of Rome, The Sons of Caesar, Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day, Lives of the Romans (with Joanne Berry) and Legionary.

Introduction ¿ 1. In the Beginning: From Chaos to Cosmos in Four Steps ¿ 2. The Ages of Man 3. The Great Gods: The First Generation ¿ 4. Olympus: The Next Generation ¿ 5. Lesser Gods, Magical Creatures and Heroic Ancestors ¿ 6. Heroes and their Quests ¿ 7. The Golden Age of Mythology ¿ 8. The Trojan War ¿ 9. Going Home