The Penguin Book of Classical Myths by Jennifer March

Skip to product information
1 of 1

The Penguin Book of Classical Myths by Jennifer March

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary

What were the twelve labors of Herakles? Why did Zeus turn himself into a shower of gold? What was the name of the guard-dog of the Underworld? Which two-faced Roman god gave his name to the month January? What is the answer to the riddle of the Sphinx? This book answers these questions.

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free shipping in the US over $10
  • Supporting authors with AuthorSHARE
  • 100% recyclable packaging
  • Proud to be a B Corp – A Business for good
  • Sell-back with World of Books - Sell your Books

The Penguin Book of Classical Myths by Jennifer March

What were the twelve labours of Herakles? Why did Zeus turn himself into a shower of gold? What was the name of the guard-dog of the Underworld? Which two-faced Roman god gave his name to the month January? What is the answer to the riddle of the Sphinx? The myths of ancient Greece and Rome are the most dramatic and unforgettable tales of love, war, heroism and betrayal ever told. Whether it's Ikaros flying too close to the sun, Prometheus stealing fire from the gods or the tragedy of Oedipus, their characters have inspired art, literature, plays and films, and constellations named after them fill the night sky. But how much do you really know about them? From the clash of the Titans to the fall of Troy, here are the greatest legends of all time, brilliantly retold by classical scholar Jenny March. All the heroes, monsters, villains, gods and goddesses of classical civilization are included; the epic journeys of Odysseus and Aeneas; the founding of Athens and Rome; the quests of Jason seeking the Golden Fleece and Theseus slaying the minotaur. Giving the origins, development and interpretation of each myth, this is the essential guide to the stories that have shaped our world.
Dr Jennifer March has taught at Oxford and London universities, is author of the acclaimed Cassell Dictionary of Classical Mythology and Editor of the Classical Association's journal CA News.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780141020778
ISBN 10 0141020776
Title The Penguin Book of Classical Myths
Author Jennifer March
Condition Unavailable
Binding type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 2009-06-25
Number of pages 624
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note Unavailable