A handy reference guide to the heroes and heroines of Greek myth. This pocket dictionary highlights the famous protagonists of Greek myth and legend, including Heracles and his twelve mighty labours; Jason and Medea; Perseus, who vanquished the Gorgon Medusa and saved Andromeda from the sea monster; Bellerophon, the rider of the winged horse Pegasus; Achilles, hero of the Trojan War; and many more. An A-Z contents list enables the reader to find their favourite hero. Each entry is illustrated with colour photographs of sculptures, vase paintings, terracottas, germs and other depictions.
- ISBN10 0714131032
- ISBN13 9780714131030
- Publish Date 31 January 2005
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 July 2016
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint British Museum Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 48
- Language English