In this exciting volume, the ancient mythologies of Greece and Italy are brought to life with an accessible, fascinating and authoritative text, combined with 200 images which include superb fine art paintings of the classic stories. This evocative and detailed encyclopedia of the fabulous myths and legends of the Greek and Roman people will provide the perfect introduction to this timeless subject for students, scholars and even general readers who love passionate tales of romance and derring-do.

In this exciting volume, the ancient mythologies of Greece and Italy are brought to life with an accessible, fascinating and authoritative text, combined with 200 images which include superb fine art paintings of the classic stories. This evocative and detailed encyclopedia of the fabulous myths and legends of the Greek and Roman people will provide the perfect introduction to this timeless subject for students, scholars and even general readers who love passionate tales of romance and derring-do.