Covering material as diverse as curse tablets, coins, tattoos, and legal decrees, Deborah Steiner explores the reception of writing in archaic and classical Greece. She moves beyond questions concerning ancient literacy and the origins of t...
This generously illustrated book of classical myths has become a classic in itself, long prized for its simple, graphic, accurate retelling of the principle myths of Greece and Rome, and for its commentary on their origins and significance....
Classical tales of gods, goddesses, and mortals are presented together with paintings and works of sculpture demonstrating artistic interpretations of these myths throughout history.