| Synopsis: |
Learn the mythology behind books like those in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series with this handbook of ancient Greek and Roman mythology! This volume describes the pantheon of Greek and Roman gods and goddesses, along with their origins and characteristics. This book also describes the public worship of these deities, the oracles (such as the Oracle of Delphi), soothsayers, augurs, and festivals. Also includes a description of Greek and Roman legends, such as those of Perseus, Theseus, Daedalus (creator of the famous labyrinth), Jason and the Argonauts, Hercules, and the siege of Troy. |