Classical Mythology - A Guide to the Mythical World of the Greeks and Romans

Classical Mythology offers both newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the fascinating world of Greek and Roman myths and legends. Richly illustrated with more than one hundred images drawn from ancient art, the second edition of this unparalleled guide includes a thoroughly revised introduction, augmented lexical entries, an updated further-reading section, and enlarged discussions about the reception of classical mythology and the impactof cognitive science on the study of myth.