Greek & Roman Myths (the World'S Greatest Myths and Legends)

The classical gods of rome uncoiled from the fertile imaginations of the ancient greeks whose gods were passionate and violent, jealous of their powers and subject to both mighty outbursts of love and all-consuming bouts of vengeful war. The dark forces of the ancient world were held at bay by the resourceful and emerging civilization that formed the basis of western culture, providing a tradition of fabulous tales that are retold in this new book.