Conveniently sized yet large in scope, National Geographic Essential Visual History of World Mythology an irresistible treasure to own and to give."--BOOK JACKET.

How was the world as we know it created? What does it mean to be a hero? Where do we go when we die? Why are flood myths so ubiquitous? Anyone who has pondered these and other ...

A timeless classic.

Alphabetically listed entries identify and explain the characters, events, important places, and other aspects of Greek and Roman mythology.