Discusses different gods and goddesses of ancient Greece that appear in stories, films, and art.

Presents entries on heroes and heroines of Greek mythology.

A pocket guide presenting concise information on the mythology of these two cultures from Abdera to Zeuxippe, including gods, goddesses, heroes, kings and queens. Significant places, such as Mycenae, Crete, the Augean stables and the Garden of Hesperides are listed separately. Genealogical diagrams are provided to help the intricate web of kinship relationships. More than 270 line drawings and charts enliven the margins and provide information on the cultural representations of these mythic figures throughout history.

Presents brief entries describing the gods and goddesses from the mythology and religion of a wide variety of cultures throughout history.

These lavishly illustrated stories of gods such as Zeus, Hera, Aphrodite, Athena, and their Roman counterparts will spark any imagination and encourage a deeper interest in mythology.

This dictionary covers, in one volume, over 1,800 of the most important deities and demons from around the world. From classical Greek and Roman mythology to the gods of Eastern Europe and Mesopotamia, from Nordic giants to Islamic jinns and Egyptian monsters, it is packed with descriptions of the figures most worshipped and feared around the world and across time. Fully cross-referenced and featuring two handy guides to the functions and attributes shared by those featured, this dictionary is the essential resource for anyone interested in comparative religion and the mythology of the ancient and contemporary worlds.