Usborne illustrated guide to Greek myths and legends / Cheryl Evans & Dr. Anne Millard ; illustrated by Rodney Matthews.

Includes index.

Before you start -- Map of Ancient Greece -- Religion -- Greek myths and history -- The Creation -- What the world was like -- Aphrodite, goddess of love -- The goddess Athene -- Apollo and Artemis -- Dionysus and Hermes -- Prometheus and mankind -- Zeus's lovers -- Perseus -- Wicked women -- Evil men -- Fate and three heroes -- Love stories -- Jason and the golden fleece -- Theseus -- Heracles -- Paris, Helen and Troy -- The Trojan War -- After the Trojan War -- The adventures of Odysseus -- More heroes -- Who's who in the Greek myths -- Mythological places -- Roman who's who.

This is a new edition of this detailed introduction to the most famous gods and goddesses in Greek mythology and their exploits. Fully illustrated throughout, this title helps the reader to understand the stories of the Greek gods and the way in which they were worshipped. A full index and 'Who's Who' section at the back of this book make it a must for those studying mythology or researching for a project.

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