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 that emphasizes the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and
economic contexts in which the myths were told. It also provides a cultural context so that readers can see how
mythology has influenced the world and how it continues to influence society today.