Description: Complemented by lavish illustrations, genealogical tables, box features, and specially commissioned drawings, this is an essential reference tool for anyone interested in these classic tales and the world of the ancient Greeks.
Brief description: Richard Buxton has been researching and writing about Greek myths for over forty years. He is emeritus professor of classics at the University of Bristol and author of numerous books, including The Complete World of Greek Mythology, Myths and Tragedies in their Ancient Greek Contexts, and (with Mercedes Aguirre) Cyclops: The Myth and its Cultural History.
Review Quotes: Engrossing and lavishly illustrated, this survey demonstrates once again why Greek mythology is so enduringly popular.... Buxton's engagingly written blend of erudition and insight makes these primordial tales seem fresh again.-- "Publishers Weekly"