A guide to the Greek and Roman Myths. It features a blend of stories, facts and quotations from ancient authors, and places ancient myths in a modern context, discussing the afterlives of the myths and the relevance of their messages. It includes factfiles on heroes and heroines and family trees of the gods.

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.