Voyages in Classical Mythology

Voyages in Classical Mythology takes 44 great classical adventure tales of mythology and exploration and retells them in this beautifully written volume.Organized by character or traveler''s name each entry includes a description of the voyager''s life their journey alternate versions of the story symbolism cross-references and a list of ancient sources. Each entry in Voyages in Classical Mythology is accompanied by a map helping readers trace the routes of heroes and deities whose quests took them to such faraway destinations as Egypt Sparta Troy and the Black Sea.Tales include some of mythology''s greatest moments including Daedalus''s trip to Crete his entrapment in the labyrinth he designed and the fateful flight back to Italy with his son Icarus; Helen''s voyage from Greece to Troy and back again; and Orpheus''s journey to the Underworld to retrieve his bride. Voyages in Classical Mythology also includes a convenient glossary of relevant terms from Greek and Roman Mythology and a detailed index. The eloquent text makes the complex themes of classical scholarship accessible to a wide range of readers. Students and nonspecialists of any age will thoroughly enjoy these fascinating journeys.