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

Philip Matyszak
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31 Aug 2010 0500251738 978-0500251737
This handy guide to the Greek and Roman Myths brings classical mythology to life. Written by a bestselling author on Ancient Greece and Rome, the book features an engaging 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 today. Factfiles on heroes and heroines and family trees of the gods also make this a useful reference book for students.

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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Thames & Hudson (31 Aug 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0500251738
  • ISBN-13: 978-0500251737
  • Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 2.9 x 20.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 15,666 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'...this new companion is at once a handy work of reference, an entertaining read and an attractive artefact... A pleasure to consult'
--The Scotsman

'A learned discussion of myths and their role in man's history'
--Contemporary Review

`For a perfect introduction to the stories of the Classical world, look no further than this short,modern, concise book....Affordable, portable and accessible...thoroughly modern and approachable...Carefully researched, enjoyable, diverting and intriguing'
--Reference Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide to the Classical Myths 20 July 2011
By D. Evans TOP 1000 REVIEWER
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The Greek and Roman myths have become one of the most recognisable features of Western Civilisation; think of all the tv shows, art, films, and literature these myths have spawned. Nearly everyone has heard of the Apollo Missions to the Moon, or have seen cupid decorating Valentine cards, or seen films like Disney's Hercules or the Clash of the Titans at the cinema. Long after the religions that propped these myths up have disappeared, the images created by these tales still resonate with us.

Even so, I, like a lot of people, wasn't really familiar with the details of these tales - how they related to each other, or who was who. Thankfully this book provides a witty, well-researched and readable introduction to these ancient Myths.
All of the major gods and godesses are covered, including their origins, as well as other creatures such as the Titans, cyclopses, the Hydra, cerebrus; not to mention other magical creatures such as nymphs, satyrs, nereids and so on. We are also taken on a tour of the major stories from Greek and Roman mythology, such as the epic Trojan War, the Odyssey, Jason and the Argonauts, Theseus and the Minotaur, and so on. What's interesting is how the author explains the why and how's of these stories as well as giving us a look at how they impacted everything from Renaissance art to modern pop culture.

I personally found this book much better than Thomas Bulfinch's highly acclaimed work on the subject. For one, it is far more accessible - the writing is erudite and clear, without being pompous or dull. If anything the writing here is quite witty and funny - this isn't your average dry textbook, but then again it isn't as wacky as Horrible Histories either; which allows the author to pull off a good balancing act between being serious or humorous. The book is also quite beautiful, with over 90 illustrations (in black and white) inside a small gold leaf decorated hardback.

If you really are interested in dipping into ancient myths, and you can't be bothered wading through 'Victorian' tomes on the subject, then this is your best bet as it's a brilliant introduction.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Greek and Roman Myths 21 April 2013
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The chapters are well written and concise. This is a very readable book that anyone can dip into for information.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A superb little reference book 25 Mar 2013
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What an excellent little book this is. Not only a mine of useful information but so clearly laid out and written in an easy to read style with even dry humour showing through sometimes. Obviously written by an expert who knows the subject inside out but who is able to communicate with non-experts. It is what it claims to be, a Guide, not a comprehensive account, but as a first point of reference to look up any Greek or Roman god or myth it is brilliant.
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