The Penguin Book of Classical Myths by Jennifer March - ISBN: 9780141020778
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Explore gods, heroes, and monsters in the timeless world of myth.

The Penguin Book of Classical Myths

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  • Paperback

    624 pages

  • Release Date

    24 July 2009

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Summary

What were the twelve labours of Herakles? Why did Zeus turn himself into a shower of gold? What was the name of the guard-dog of the Underworld? Which two-faced Roman god gave his name to the month January? What is the answer to the riddle of the Sphinx?

The myths of ancient Greece and Rome are the most dramatic and unforgettable tales of love, war, heroism and betrayal ever told. Whether it’s Ikaros flying too close to the sun, Prometheus stealing fire from the gods or the tragedy of…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780141020778
ISBN-10:0141020776
Author:Jennifer March
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:624
Release Date:24 July 2009
Weight:452g
Dimensions:197mm x 128mm x 29mm
About The Author

Jennifer March

Dr. Jennifer March has taught at Oxford and London universities and is the author of the acclaimed Cassell Dictionary of Classical Mythology and Editor of the Classical Association’s journal CA News.

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