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1	Mythology more books like this by Edith Hamilton This volume aims to bring to life for the modern reader, the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture - the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. Readers are introduced to the Greek gods on Olympus and Norse gods in Valhalla and can follow the drama of the Trojan ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes more books like this by Edith Hamilton MONSTERS, MORTALS, GODS, AND WARRIORS For over fifty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton's classic collection not only retells ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.19! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Metamorphoses more books like this by Ovid For over two thousand years, readers have delighted in Ovid's playful eloquence; his influence on other writers has ranged from Dante and Chaucer to Shakespeare and Milton. This selection of 30 stories from the verse translation by F. A. Wright of Ovid's famous work, "The Metamorphoses, does full justice to the poet's elegance and wit. All of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.34! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Classical Mythology more books like this by Mark P O Morford Featuring extensive, clear, and faithful translations of original sources, Classical Mythology, 7/e retells the myths and legends of Greece and Rome in a lucid and engaging style. Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, it incorporates a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary to make classical ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	The Golden Ass more books like this by Lucius Apuleius In all of literature, there are few books with the vitality of The Golden Ass. Boccaccio borrowed freely from it; later it served to amuse and instruct Cervantes, Henry Fielding, and Tobias George Smoollett. T. E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, carried it with him in his saddlebags all through the Arab Revolt, and it was Lawrence ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Classic Myths to Read Aloud: The Great Stories of Greek and Roman Mythology, Specially Arranged for Children Five and Up by an Educational Expert more books like this by William F Russell This complete compendium of Greek and Roman mythology is designed specifically to be read to children ages five and up. Fascinating histories of many common words that originated in these myths provide a perfect way to raise a child's level of "cultural literacy". Selections include "Jason and the Golden Fleece", stories from the Illiad and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.91! \| SVS
7	Greek Gods and Heroes more books like this by Robert Graves Recounts the glorious days when gods and godesses who dwelt on Mount Olympus ruled over the world of mortals below, and fabled heroes performed mighty deeds of valor. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.36! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Classical Myth more books like this by Barry B Powell Comprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed text presents Greek and Roman myths in a lively and easy-to-read manner. The material has been rearranged to make it easier to find and the new edition has been streamlined. It features fresh translations, numerous illustrations (ancient and modern) of classical myths and legends, and commentary ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.00! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Metamorphoses of Ovid more books like this by A Mandelbaum see all copies from $3.60! new only from $13.85! \| SVS
10	Myths of Greece and Rome more books like this by H a Guerber The Myth, Legend, and Folklore series is the product of the unique partnership between Wordsworth Editions and The Folklore Society. Folklore Society scholars provide in-depth introductions, making this the most authoritative series of its kind. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.22! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Tales from Ovid: 24 Passages from the Metamorphoses more books like this by Ted Hughes, Ovid The wonderful stories of the transformation of nymphs and heroes into beasts, flowers, constellations, or natural landmarks, originally told by Publius Ovidius Naso (43 B.C.-17 A.D.), have been retold by poet Ted Hughes. The book won the 1998 Whitbread Book of the Year award. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.12! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys more books like this by Nathaniel Hawthorne First published in 1852, this collection of Greek myths and legends was adapted by Hawthorne in a romantic and readable style, to remove the classical tales from what he called "cold moonshine". see all copies from $2.58! new only from $9.77! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Latin Via Ovid: A First Course more books like this by Norma Goldman see all copies from $15.97! new only from $20.37! \| SVS
14 view cover	Metamorphoses: A Play more books like this by Mary Zimmerman This play is based on Ovid's 15-volume work of transformation myths. Positioned in and around a large pool on the stage, the characters enact Zimmerman's adaptations of Ovid's tales, juxtaposing the ancient and the contemporary in both language and image. The tone of the drama likewise echoes the themes of change and contrast, from the humour of ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $10.39! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Tanglewood Tales more books like this by Nathaniel Hawthorne Adaptations of Greek myths: The Minotaur, The Pygmies, The Dragon's Teeth, Circe's Palace, The Pomegranate seeds, and The Golden Fleece. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Golden Ass: The Transformations of Lucius more books like this by Lucius Apuleius, Robert Graves (Translator) Apulius wrote this bawdy novel, the only such work to survive in Latin, in the second century A.D. It is the story of Lucius, an aristocratic young man, and his adventures in Thessaly, culminating in his metamorphosis into an ass as punishment for betraying a priestess. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.33! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion more books like this by Simon Price (Editor), Emily Kearns (Editor) The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion offers a fully rounded (and highly authoritative) point of access to all aspects of ancient religious life and thought. Dr Simon Price and Dr Emily Kearns, area advisers for the third edition of The Oxford Classical Dictionary, have come together to select, revise, edit, and in some cases wholly ... see all copies from $6.25! new only from $11.88! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Survival of the Pagan Gods: The Mythological Tradition and Its Place in Renaissance Humanism and Art more books like this by Jean Seznec The gods of Olympus died with the advent of Christianity--or so we have been taught to believe. But how are we to account for their tremendous popularity during the Renaissance? This illustrated book, now reprinted in a new, larger paperback format, offers the general reader first a discussion of mythology in late antiquity and the Middle Ages, ... see all copies from $4.90! new only from $29.95! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Golden Ass more books like this by P G Walsh (Introduction by), Lucius Apuleius The Goden Ass is a unique, entertaining, and thoroughly readable Latin novel - the only work of fiction in Latin to have survives on its entirety. It tells the story of Lucius, whose curiosity and fascination for sex and magic result in his transformation into an ass. After suffering a series of trials and humiliations, he is ultimately ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.25! \| first editions
20 view cover	Bulfinch's Greek and Roman Mythology: The Age of Fable more books like this by Thomas Bulfinch Vivid myths of Greece and Rome, plus stories of Norse gods and heroes. Zeus and Hera, Apollo, Jason and the golden fleece, the wanderings of Ulysses and Aeneas, the deeds of Thor, many more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00!
21 view cover	Classical Mythology: Images and Insights more books like this by Stephen L Harris Comprehensive and beautifully illustrated, this is the only classical mythology text that combines thorough coverage of theoretical approaches to myth with a substantial anthology of primary works. More than 700 pages of primary selections, many of them complete works, include major hymns, epics, and plays of classical myth, while more than 200 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| first editions
22 view cover	Classical Mythology: Images and Insights: Images and Insights more books like this by Stephen L Harris, Gloria Platzner, Harris Stephen "Classical Mythology: Images and Insights" grew out of the authors many years of teaching Greek and Roman myth to undergraduates at California State University, Sacramento. Unique among textbooks on this topic, our book approaches the study of myth through complete works of Greco-Roman literature, including six complete Greek dramas and generous ... see all copies from $24.40! new only from $65.98! \| SVS
23 view cover	The Classic Myths in English Literature & in Art more books like this by Charles M Gayley 1893. Based originally on Bulfinch's Age of Fable (1855). Classroom text from Gayley, Professor of the English Language and Literature in the University of California. From the Preface: In the Commentary four things have been attempted: first, an explanation, under each section, of ordinary textual difficulties; second, an unpretentious exposition ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.00! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Tanglewood Tales for Girls and Boys more books like this by Nathaniel Hawthorne Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title--offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
25 view cover	Classical Gods Heroe more books like this by Rhoda Hendericks, Rhoda Hendricks All the wonder, terror and delight of Greek mythology springs forth from the pages of this unique and much-needed anthology. Rhonda Hendricks has not only selected from the works of the ancient authors the best -- and often earliest -- versions of these tales; she has also arranged them so as to give a cumulative view of classical mythology ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.64! \| first editions \| SVS

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