The Greek and Roman Myths

A Guide to the Classical Stories

By: Philip Matyszak

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Hardcover | 31 August 2010 | Edition Number 1

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Who was Pandora and what was in her famous box? How did Achilles get his Achilles heel? What exactly is a Titan? And why is one computer virus known as a Trojan horse?

The myths of ancient Greece and Rome can seem bewilderingly complex, yet they are so much a part of modern life and discourse that most of us know fragments of them. This comprehensive companion takes these fragments and weaves them into an accessible and enjoyable narrative, guiding the reader through the basic stories of classical myth.

Philip Matyszak explains the sequences of events and introduces the major plots and characters, from the origins of the world and the labours of Hercules to the Trojan War and the voyages of Odysseus and Aeneas. He brings to life an exotic cast of heroes and monsters, wronged women and frighteningly arbitrary yet powerful gods. He also shows how the stories have survived and greatly influenced later art and culture, from Renaissance painting and sculpture to modern opera, literature, movies, and everyday products.

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'This new companion is at once a handy work of reference, an entertaining read and an attractive artefact, discreetly illustrated and tastefully laid out. A pleasure to consult' - Scotsman
'For a perfect introduction to the stories of the Classical world, look no further. ... Affordable, portable and accessible ... thoroughly modern and approachable ... Carefully researched, enjoyable, diverting and intriguing' - Reference Reviews

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Introduction: What are Greek and Roman Myths? And Why is it Worth Studying them?	p. 6
In the Beginning: From Chaos to Cosmos in Four Steps	p. 9
Pandora's Children: The Human Story	p. 25
The Great Gods: The First Generation	p. 50
Olympus: The Next Generation	p. 77
Lesser Gods, Magical Creatures and Heroic Ancestors	p. 109
Heroes and their Quests	p. 126
The Golden Age of Mythology	p. 148
The Trojan War	p. 175
Going Home	p. 200
Further Reading	p. 221
Sources of Illustrations	p. 221
Index	p. 222
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