Who was Pandora and what was in her famous box? How did Achilles
get his Achilles heel? What exactly is a Titan? And why is one
computer virus known as a Trojan horse? The myths of ancient Greece
and Rome can seem bewilderingly complex, yet they are so much a
part of modern life and discourse that most of us know fragments of
them. This comprehensive companion takes these fragments and weaves
them into an accessible and enjoyable narrative, guiding the reader
through the basic stories of classical myth. Philip Matyszak
explains the sequences of events and introduces the major plots and
characters, from the origins of the world and the labors of
Hercules to the Trojan War and the voyages of Odysseus and Aeneas.
He brings to life an exotic cast of heroes and monsters, wronged
women and frighteningly arbitrary yet powerful gods. He also shows
how the stories have survived and greatly influenced later art and
culture, from Renaissance painting and sculpture to modern opera,
literature, movies, and everyday products.
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