The Dictionary of Classical Mythology | 
|  | | | Title: | The Dictionary of Classical Mythology | | Author: | John Edward Zimmerman | | Publisher: | Bantam | | Type: | Book / Mass Market Paperback | | Publication Date: | 01 July, 1983 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0553257765 / 9780553257762 | | List Price: | $7.99 | | Amazon Price: | $7.99 | |
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Includes both major and minor characters from Greek and Roman mythology, place names, symbols, allusions in literature, etc.
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Customer Reviews:
• Great Mini Reference 21 February, 2002
Its a wonderful mini reference to the Gods and Goddesses of the Greek pantheon.
- Reviewed by customer ID: AE40M1VFXOHSE
• Exactly What I Needed! 20 May, 2003
This book has one thing most (as far as I can tell) classical mythology references don't have: PRONUNCIATION for every entry. It's clear and complete, with even obscure references, and includes main sources.At any price, this is an excellent resource.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A37N1PHDLNFB99
• A Great Reference Book 13 April, 2002
This is quite possibly the best, inexpensive reference material ever. This is very good. The entries are clear and concise. The names have pronunciation guides and where they are mentioned. It also has entries over the authors who wrote the works. The entries also have cross-references to other entries in the book. The font of the book is clear and there is enough white space to where the words do not seem cluttered. While this may seem not that important, when you are having to look up a character very fast so you can respond to a question, you will be thankful. I have only one problem with this book. Some of the entries on the groups of characters, such as the muses, only reference you to the names of the characters, not what they did together as a group. Even with this, this book is something you can buy and not worry about making a wrong buy.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3P6RG68N7WRZB
• The Neatest Mythology Resource I Own 19 May, 2002
Whenever I want to know about anyone from Greek or Roman mythology, this is the first book I grab. They're all listed alphabetically & there is a satisfyingly concise description of each. Entries tend to be so short that this book is by no means the only one to read about mythology in, but it's an indispensible place to start.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3PP84HBIN7NO7
• Great Companion For Anyone Looking Into Greek & Roman Myth 04 March, 2004
If you love the pioneering work on mythology done by Edith Hamilton, then this book is a necessary companion for you. Although she always covered the figures and places fairly well, obviously it becomes simpler when you have a dictionary beside you as an extra source (and at times the one and only) pointing us all in the right direction. If Greek and Roman mythology have ever stumped you beyond what you thought was repair, I promise that this book has the potential to clear that obscurity up. And look at the used price, you can actually AFFORD it, too! YAY! So if you want to better understand Hamilton, or even Joe Campbell, purchase this buddy. It's well worth the investment! Enjoy!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A31CWVNVR0IL9A
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