In this volume, the ancient mythologies of Greece and Rome are brought to life. Combined with 200 images, including superb fine art paintings of the classic stories, this evocative and detailed encyclopedia of the fabulous myths and legends of the Greek and Roman people will provide the perfect introduction to this fascinating subject. For maximum accessibility, the encyclopedia is structured as an alphabetical A-Z, detailing sites of interest, characters, significant events, stories and symbols. Together these entries create a clear and comprehensive Who's Who of classical mythology. The myths of the Classical world have inspired generations of painters and poets and this encyclopedia is illustrated with a wealth of imagery spanning fifteen centuries. Pictorial features also focus on important and recurring mythological themes, such as Lovers of Zeus, Oracles and Prophecies, Voyagers, Monsters and Fabulous Beasts, and others.