This sumptuously illustrated guide to The Gods And Goddesses Of Greece And Rome is a must-have book for anyone interested in mythology and classical civilization. It vividly retells their stories and explores their origins. Each chapter focuses on an individual god or goddess, beginning with their 'biography' as understood by the Greeks and Romans and exploring the origins of the legends. Matyszak mixes history with vivid retellings of the myths in which the gods have a starring role, from stories of cosmic creation and universal war to disastrous weddings and freak discuss accidents.