Full of action, romance, betrayal, passion, violence, and tragedy, the timeless ancient Greek and Roman myths make great reading. With a cast of unique characters and unbelievable story lines, classical mythology explains phenomena such as creation, weather, nature, and the universe with unparalleled drama. The Everything® Classical Mythology Book is an entertaining and educational guide that explains all of the great myths and explores how they have influenced language, art, music, psychology, and even today's popular culture. The book tells the fascinating stories of the gods' rise to power on Mount Olympus and of their frequent clashes with larger-than-life heroes. Through the pages inside, you'll read how:

• The gods defeated the Titans
• Hercules accomplished the twelve labors
• Odysseus tricked the Cyclops
• The Greeks defeated the Trojans in the Trojan War
• Perseus slew Medusa
• Bellerophon killed the Chimera-a monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail

Rounded out with a helpful glossary, an index of characters, and numerous reading resources, this action-packed new addition to the Everything® series brings the stories of classical mythology to life!