The 94 articles in
Heroes and Heroines of
Greece
and
Rome
represent well-known heroic figures as well as the
demigods, nymphs, sorceresses, and other creatures that inhabited the mortal
world and figured prominently in the myths of the heroes and heroines. The
abundantly illustrated articles run from 1 to 8 pages and cover individuals as
diverse as Romulus and Remus, Odysseus and Helen, Heracles and the Amazons, and
Narcissus and Echo. The volume provides valuable information on subjects that
continue to reemerge in modern culture.
• 94 articles in A-Z
format
• 270 illustrations
• Box features
•
Bibliographies
• Cross-references
• Pronunciation
guide
• Major figures
• Further reading and
resources
•
Index
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