This book brings to life the myths of the twelve gods, lesser deities, heroes - both Panhellenic and local - and legendary expeditions, as recorded by the ancient Greeks and described by their poets, transporting the reader to a captivating imaginary world.

Gods “in the image and likeness” of man, with weaknesses and passions, yet simultaneously omnipotent, radiant, immortal, and ageless. Heroes who are human but possess invincible physical strength and are fearless and self-sacrificing. Zoomorphic lesser deities, cyclopes with a single eye, centaurs with horse bodies, hermaphrodites, and terrifying monsters - all of these touch the imagination, entertain, and educate; they are the very principles of European culture.

The richest mythology in the world is narrated in an understandable way and lavishly illustrated with representations, both from the art of ancient Greece and from works dating back to the medieval period, the Renaissance, and the modern era, proving that it has never ceased to be a source of artistic inspiration.

Zeus, Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Apollo, Hercules, Theseus, Achilles, all have quickly passed beyond the borders of Greece to become a global model for strength, wisdom, and beauty.