Classical Mythology A to Z, Annette Giesecke
Classical Mythology A to Z, Annette Giesecke
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Classical Mythology A to Z
An Encyclopedia of Gods & Goddesses, Heroes & Heroines, Nymphs, Spirits, Monsters, and Places

Author: Annette Giesecke

Narrator: Corrie James, Matthew Lloyd Davies

Unabridged: 14 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/10/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

An encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, this beautifully illustrated volume offers hundreds of rich, fascinating definitions of 700 major and minor characters, creatures, and places of classical mythology.
Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales.
From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult.
In addition to being an important standalone work, Classical Mythology A-to-Z is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustrations throughout by artist Jim Tierney.

Reviews

Goodreads review by bookishcharli on August 18, 2021

A to Z of classical mythology? Sign me up. Fully recommend having this book on your shelves, it helps that it's super pretty too.......more

Goodreads review by Jess on January 01, 2021

This is a fairly large book with entries for lots of mythological people, things, and places from stories. It is as described. Somehow, I was hoping for more. I browsed to my favorite characters to read the entries, and I read many of the other entries. I really enjoy myths and mythology, and I want......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on February 10, 2021

An informative encyclopedia and an excellent companion to the 75th-anniversary edition of Edith Hamilton's Mythology. Much of my praise and criticism for this book is shared with my review of Hamilton's work. I will briefly give a summary for those only wishing to read this book, however. I would co......more

Goodreads review by Todd on October 09, 2020

I won this book through a goodreads giveaway. I’m certainly no scholar of classical mythology but I do enjoy reading the stories and about the various characters and places in them. This isn’t a book full of the stories, you can find others with those (the book recommends Mythology by Edith Hamilton......more

Goodreads review by Jordan on February 16, 2023

Classical Mythology A to Z does exactly what it says on the cover, it's a comprehensive reference guide for people, places, and creatures of Roman and Greek mythology. This book is exhaustive in it's detail, for each entry into the book it also lists other people or places that are significant for t......more