The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories by Matyszak, Philip

The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories

Who was Pandora and what was in her famous box? How did Achilles get his Achilles heel?...
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The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories by Matyszak, Philip

The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories

$25.95

The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories

$25.95
Author: Philip Matyszak
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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 labors 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.

Author: Philip Matyszak
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 11/15/2010
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 7.96h x 5.42w x 1.14d
ISBN: 9780500251737


Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2011
Reference and Research Bk News 12/01/2011 pg. 11

About the Author
Matyszak, Philip: - Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He also teaches and prepares courses for the eLearning program at Cambridge University. He is the author of numerous books on the ancient world, including Lost Cities of the Ancient World, The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories, and Ancient Magic in Greece and Rome: A Hands-On Guide.

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