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Packed with facts and stories, this is the ideal introduction to the myths of Ancient Greece and Rome. Why is a brand named after the goddess Nike? What was a Titan? From the labours of Hercules to the Trojan War it shows how the tales have survived and influenced modern art and culture. ' - enjoyable, diverting and intriguing' - Reference Reviews

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9781322670669

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Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St. John's College, Oxford. His books include Legionary, Gladiator, Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day, Ancient Athens on 5 Drachmas a Day, The Classical Compendium, Chronicle of the Roman Republic, and The Greek and Roman Myths. He lives in British Columbia, Canada.

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