This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the be

Describes the origins of the most important Greek myths along with the personalities and special powers of the major Greek gods and goddesses.

Finally sort out who’s who in Greek mythology—from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between! Greek mythology continues to appear in popula

Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mighty being

Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part