Gods, Demigods and Demons: A Handbook of Greek Mythology

This concise and wide ranging encyclopedia of Greek mythology is an excellent companion to the numerous characters populating the mythology of one of the world's most enduring cultures. With no introduction – one is not required for a work of this format – the 218 page book is a handy and cheap reference companion that should grace the shelves of many a student or trivia enthusiast.

Reading the entries one can quickly become lost in the wonderful history, attempting to pronounce some of the more fantastic names and being enthralled by the links between Greek mythology and language and modern...