{"product_id":"classical-mythology-a-to-z-an-encyclopedia-of-gods-goddesses-heroes-heroines-nymphs-spirits-monsters-and-places-hardcover","title":"Classical Mythology A to Z: An Encyclopedia of Gods \u0026 Goddesses, Heroes \u0026 Heroines, Nymphs, Spirits, Monsters, and Places - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnnette Giesecke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJim Tierney\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eClassical Mythology A-to-Z \u003c\/i\u003eis a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales. \u003cbr\u003e From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult. \u003cbr\u003e In addition to being an important standalone work, \u003ci\u003e Classical Mythology A-to-Z\u003c\/i\u003e is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of \u003ci\u003eMythology \u003c\/i\u003eby Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustrations throughout by artist Jim Tierney.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnette Giesecke, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware. She has written on a variety of subjects ranging from Epicurean philosophy and the poetry of Homer and Virgil to ancient attitudes towards the natural environment. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Mythology of Plants: Botanical Lore from Ancient Greece and Rome\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Pennsylvania.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Tierney\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and graphic designer living in southeastern Pennsylvania. He illustrated the bestselling 75th-Anniversary Edition of \u003ci\u003eMythology\u003c\/i\u003e by Edith Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 376\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 9.5 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978475831597,"sku":"9780762470013","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/SGQyNDNUTUYrSkJxazM2OE1kUW9iQT09.webp?v=1775805377","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/classical-mythology-a-to-z-an-encyclopedia-of-gods-goddesses-heroes-heroines-nymphs-spirits-monsters-and-places-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}