Mythology for Dummies

With charts that make it easy to compare gods Get to know muscular mortals, mighty monsters, and immortal gods in no time! From the Iliad to the Aene of Camelot to Valhalla, this easy-to-read book unravels the secrets of mythology from around the world. After an extensive explanation of Greek and Roman mythology, this book also discusses lesser-known stories from Northern Europe, the Middle East, Egypt, India, China, Japan, and North and Latin America. Dr. Christopher W. Blackwell is an associate professor of Greek in the Department of Classics and Culture at Furman University. Amy Hackney Blackwell is a freelance writer and historian. THE DUMMIES WAY Text and explanation in plain Dutch Information ready to use Pictograms and other navigation aids Handy cheat sheet Top ten lists A touch of humor Also read: Smart People Read For Dummies For a complete overview, visit www.dummies.nl