The myths of the Twelve Gods, the lesser deities, the heroes, both national and local, and the mythical campaigns, as narrated by the ancient Greeks and described by their poets, come to life in this book and take the reader on a journey into the magic of a fantastical world.

Gods "in the image and likeness" of man, with weaknesses and passions but at the same time all-powerful, brilliant, immortal, and ageless. Human heroes endowed with unparalleled physical strength, bravery, and self-sacrifice.

Animal-shaped secondary deities, one-eyed Cyclopes, horse-bodied Centaurs, hermaphroditic beings, and terrifying monsters ignite the imagination, entertain, and teach by weaving the beginnings of European civilization.

The richest mythology in the world is narrated understandably and richly illustrated with representations from ancient Greek art, as well as works from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the modern era, proving that it has always remained a source of inspiration for artists.

Zeus, Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Apollo, Hercules, Theseus, Achilles quickly transcended the borders of Greece, inspiring artists and composing global archetypes of strength, wisdom, and beauty.