Monsters, mortals, gods, and warriors: For over sixty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton's classic collection not only retells these stories with brilliant clarity but shows us how the ancients saw their own place in the world and...

"The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land--Greece itself--to find the Doors of Death"-- Provided by publisher.

"Introduces the Roman god Pluto and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods" --

"Introduces the Roman goddess Venus and explains her importance; features well-known Roman myths about this goddess; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods" --

"Introduces the Roman god Mars and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods" --

Introduces Saturn, the Roman god of sowing and seeds, discussing mythology, legacy, and origin stories. Includes a family tree, key words, an index, and access to further resources.

Relates the exploits of Venus and her importance in Roman mythology, including her connection to such figures as Aeneus and Adonis, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.

Relates the exploits of Diana and her importance in Roman mythology, including her connection to such figures as Actaeon and Orion, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.

"Introduces the Roman goddess Minerva and explains her importance; features well-known Roman myths about this goddess; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods" --