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The Myths of Greece and Rome
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Author/Editor: H. A. Guerber
ISBN 10:0486275841
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A classic of mythology, long prized for its accurate retelling of the principal myths of Greece and Rome, and for its commentary on their origins and significance. The collection begins with myths involving the gods — Jupiter, Apollo, Venus, Mars, others — and ends with the adventures of ...  read more
 


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Product Description:

A classic of mythology, long prized for its accurate retelling of the principal myths of Greece and Rome, and for its commentary on their origins and significance. The collection begins with myths involving the gods — Jupiter, Apollo, Venus, Mars, others — and ends with the adventures of Ulysses and Aeneas.

Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486275841
ISBN 13: 9780486275840
Author/Editor: H. A. Guerber
Format: Book
Page Count: 480
Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 8 1/2
Publication date: May 1993
Table of Contents: Click here to view the Table of Contents

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