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by Kevin Osborn; Dana L. Burgess

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An exploration of timeless legends.First told centuries ago, the ancient myths of the Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate and influence the world today. The expanded edition of this popular guide examines why these legends remain an integral part of human history, citing their literary value, and their presence throughout popular culture in such works as J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, and the Coen brothers' film O Brother, Where Art Thou?.á Features a 50-page 'who's who' glossary of classical mythological characters from both the Greek and Roman versionsá An updated look at recent movies and television series' based on mythology, including Helen of Troy, HBO's animated Odyssey, and the Disney Channel's Hercules

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An exploration of timeless legends.

First told centuries ago, the ancient myths of the Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate and influence the world today. The expanded edition of this popular guide examines why these legends remain an integral part of human history, citing their literary value, and their presence throughout popular culture in such works as J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, and the Coen brothers' film O Brother, Where Art Thou?.

- Features a 50-page "who's who" glossary of classical mythological characters-- from both the Greek and Roman versions
- An updated look at recent movies and television series' based on mythology, including Helen of Troy, HBO's animated Odyssey, and the Disney Channel's Hercules

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  • Title The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology, 2nd Edition
  • Author Kevin Osborn; Dana L. Burgess
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 2nd
  • Edition 2
  • Pages 416
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Alpha Books, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
  • Publication date November 2, 2004
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781592572892 / 1592572898
  • Weight 1.06 lbs (0.48 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.13 x 7.38 x 0.87 in (23.19 x 18.75 x 2.21 cm)
  • Category Literature - Classics / Criticism
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2004110066
  • Dewey Decimal Code 292.13

About the author

KEVIN OSBORN is author of over three dozen books, including The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Bringing Up Baby and The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Parenting a Preschooler and Toddler, Too. He lives in Park Ridge, New Jersey.
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