A Dictionary Of Greek And Roman Mythology

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A comprehensive reference work for classical studies, A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Mythology presents an encyclopaedic guide to the gods, heroes, creatures, and tales that formed the bedrock of ancient Mediterranean civilisation. Michael Stapleton chronicles each entry with clarity and authority, drawing on primary classical sources to detail the genealogies, attributes, and stories of figures ranging from the Olympian deities to the lesser-known spirits of river and forest. With an introduction by noted scholar Stewart Perowne, the work provides valuable historical and cultural context that situates these myths within the broader world of antiquity. Authoritative yet accessible, it serves equally well as a quick-reference dictionary and as a deeper companion to reading Homer, Virgil, Ovid, and other foundational texts of Western literature.