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Art and Myth in Ancient Greece: A Handbook by Thomas H. Carpenter
Mr. Carpenter seems to have the right combination of education and articulation to make history and it’s artifacts come alive in his hands. This book is full of facts, insights and truly compelling versions of the ancient Greek myths. Examples of the artwork from this book can be seen at the Rhode Island School of Design web site which can be accessed from the Links Page on this site. Order Art and Myth in Ancient Greece: A Handbook from Amazon.com |
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The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology by Pierre Grimal and A. R. Maxwell-Hyslop
Reprint of the Basil Blackwell edition of 1986, which was a translation of the French original of 1951. Order The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology from Amazon.com |
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The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature by Margaret Howatson
Indispensable to those studying classical literature in depth, the book will be equally accessible to the non-specialist. All Greek is transliterated, with translations given for all quotations from Greek and Latin. Order The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature from Amazon.com |
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Myths of the Ancient Greeks by Richard P. Martin (Editor), Patrick Hunt (Illustrator)
Relive the triumphs and tragedies of Herakles, Perseus, Prometheus, Hermes, Zeus, and many more mortals and gods in this must-have volume. Includes two easy-to-read maps of Ancient Greece, and eighteen original illustrations. |
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Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch These tales of Pandora and her fateful box, Apollo playing his lyre, Cupid with his provocative arrows, and others, bring alive the themes, people and places of writings that have survived through the centuries. |
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Apollodorus’ Library and Hyginus’ Fabulae, Two Handbooks of Greek Mythology translated, with Introductions, by R. Scott Smith and Stephen M. Trzaskoma Dating from the first century BCE, The Library is a commentary on the Greek gods, goddesses and heroes . . . it is concise and authoritative . . . the exploits and linage of the various characters are delivered in a scholarly, matter-of-fact manner and makes subtle additions to the earlier, more fragmented facts of Greek prehistory. Fabulae is a collection of myths attributed to a Roman named Gaius Julius Hyginus but, even more so than The Library, the date of its conception, the author and the original text are all shrouded in the mists of time . . . this collection consists of basically three categories: 1) a genealogy of the gods and goddesses, 2) stories and 3) lists. Order Apollodorus’ Library and Hyginus’ Fabulae from Amazon.com |
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The Library of Greek Mythology by Apollodorus translated by Robin Hard The Library of Greek Mythology is a complete summary of early Greek myth. Using the ancient system of detailed histories of the great families, it contains invaluable genealogical diagrams for maximum clarity. The Introduction gives details of sources and narrative traditions, and there is comprehensive annotation. An indispensable reference work for anyone interested in classical mythology. |
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The Greek Myths: Complete Edition by Robert Graves In a work that has become a classic reference book for both the serious scholar and the casual inquirer, Graves retells the adventures of the important gods and heroes worshiped by the ancient Greeks. Each entry provides a full commentary which examines problems of interpretation in both historical and anthropological terms, and in light of contemporary research. |
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The Complete World of Greek Mythology by Richard Buxton (Hardcover) This book combines a retelling of Greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developed-their themes, their relevance to Greek religion and society, and their relationship to the landscape. |
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Mythology by Edith Hamilton This book is truly a classic with its sweeping account of all the most famous Greek myths and smattering of Norse mythology. |
