Greek Mythology

The mythology of any people is interesting because it reflects their individual nature and developing life; that of the Greeks is more interesting to us than any other, firstly because it expresses the nature of a people gifted with a peculiarly fine and artistic soul; secondly, because our own thought and art are, in great part, a heritage from the civilization of Greece. Much of this heritage comes to us quite directly from the Greek writers and artists whose works have been preserved. This book is a unique guide into the world of Greek gods and heroes. In a simple yet very interesting way, "Greek and Roman Mythology" brings the fascinating stories of the classical mythology which shaped the thought and artistic expression of the entire Western civilization.

Contents:

The Gods

The World of the Myths

The Gods of Olympus: Zeus

Hera, Athena, Hephæstus

Apollo and Artemis

Hermes and Hestia

Ares and Aphrodite

The Lesser Deities of Olympus

The Gods of the Sea

The Gods of the Earth

The World of the Dead

The Heroes

Stories of Argos

Heracles (Hercules)

Stories of Crete, Sparta, Corinth, and Aetolia

Stories of Attica

Stories of Thebes

The Argonautic Expedition

The Trojan War

The Wanderings of Odysseus

The Tragedy of Agamemnon

The Legendary Origin of Rome