The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories

Full of intriguing facts and diverting stories—the ideal introduction to the myths and tales that lie at the heart of Western culture.

Who was Pandora and what was in her famous box? How did Achilles get his Achilles heel? What exactly is a Titan? And why is one computer virus known as a Trojan horse?

The myths of ancient Greece and Rome can seem bewilderingly complex, yet they are so much a part of modern life and discourse that most of us know fragments of them. This comprehensive companion...