The stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are extensive, dramatic, and wonderfully bizarre. Their lives intersect with those of mortals, and their behaviors range from benevolent to violent, from didactic to variable, from loving to wrathful.

Greek Myths: Gods and Goddesses is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library series, a collection of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold stripes and ribbon markers. These beautiful books are perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

Classicist and author Jean Menzies captures the magic of Greek myths, drawing on a broad variety of vibrant retellings from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, which revive the stories of Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, Hermes, Pandora, and many others. With her own entertaining, engaging approach, this book is perfect for learning about the world of Greek deities and is a delight for all fans of Greek mythology.

Discover even more mythology with Greek Myths: Heroes and Heroines curated by Jean Menzies.