March, Jennifer R.,

Dictionary of classical mythology /Jenny March ; illustrated by Neil Barrett. - Second edition. - Oxford ; Philadelphia : Oxbow Books, (c)2014. - 1 online resource

Includes bibliographical references.

Cover; Dedication; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Introduction; The Dictionary; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; JK; L; M; N; O; PQ; R; S; T; U-Z; Appendices; Maps; Genealogical Tables; Greek and Latin Authors; Select Bibliography; Illustrations.

Jenny March's acclaimed Dictionary of Classical Mythology, first published in 1998 but long out of print, has been extensively revised and expanded including a completely new set of beautiful line-drawing illustrations for this Oxbow edition. It is a comprehensive A - Z guide to Greek and Roman mythology. All major myths, legends and fables are here, including gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, dangerous women, legendary creatures and monsters. Characters such as Achilles and Odysseus have extensive entries, as do epic journeys and heroic quests, like that of Jason and the Argonauts to w.



9781782976363 9781782976356 9781782976387

2014016224


Mythology, Classical--Dictionaries.


Electronic Books.

BL715 / .D538 2014