Encyclopedia of Mythology

<b>Explore the extraordinary stories of the great Greek and Roman heroes gods and monsters along with breathtaking images of classic artwork and 15 removable pieces of mythology ephemera.<br></b><br>An interactive guide to all the Greek and Roman mythological characters epic battles bizarre metamorphoses and all kinds of hideous and fantastic monsters <i>Encyclopedia of Mythology</i> immerses you in the riveting stories of this timeless mythological world<i>. </i>From major deities such as Athena and Pluto to the lesser-known wood nymphs and centaurs and of course the heroic mortals like Jason Helen Achilles and Odysseus are all brought to life with a fascinating series of portraits drawn from a wide variety of ancient literary sources. <p/>In addition to this treasure trove of history and lore this handsome edition includes <b>15 removable pieces of mythological memorabilia</b> including: <p/><ul><li>Die-cut prints of Greek and Roman pottery and sculptures</li><li>Photos of historical paintings depicting mythology's favorite gods goddesses and heroes</li><li>Reproductions of ancient Greek and Roman maps</li><li>And more!</li></ul><br>Perfect for casual browsers and folklore enthusiasts alike <i>Encyclopedia of Mythology </i>offers a rich and readable guide to some of the greatest stories ever told.