The gods, heroes, and legends of Greek mythology and their Roman interpretations are as fascinating as they are instructive. They include the almighty Zeus and his many wives; heroic Persues, slayer of the snake-headed Medusa; Helen of Troy, whose beauty caused a great war; Medea, driven mad by jealousy; and tragic Persephone, doomed to live half of each year in the Underworld, condemning the world above to the winner. First published in 1880, this comprehensive collection explores the characters and fables of Greek and Roman antiquity, offering an important insight into the ancient civilizations of the classical world.