Presents some of the famous myths of the Greeks and Romans, including the hubris of Arachne, the labors of Heracles, and the journey of Aeneas through the underworld.
Zeus, Hera, Venus, and Mars are just a few of the gods and goddesses from ancient Greek and Roman myths that remain part of cultural consciousness. This volume recounts enthralling ancient stories that made a lasting mark and explains how these myths shaped Greece and Rome. The book captures the imagination while giving readers the tools to understand common allusions in literature.