The field of myths and legends is not limited only to science and ancient literature. Mythology is part of our collective imagination and culture. Limitlessly present in art, literature or music, these great stories travel to the deepest corners of our consciousness and experience. Annette Giesecke conducted a systematic review of the primary sources and expertly classified them to form a complete and orderly treatise on mythology. This is not a book of historical and literary science, but an entertaining and accessible collection of fairy tales that invites you to get closer to the knowledge of Greek and Roman authors, without fear of getting lost in the confusing terrain of heroes, gods, nymphs and mythical creatures. This beautiful encyclopedia will become your main reference on Greek and Roman mythology.