Myths of Ancient Greece

The name of the remarkable Russian and Soviet scholar of the first half of the 20th century, a specialist in ancient history and culture, Nikolai Albertovich Kun, is firmly associated with his famous book, originally titled What the Ancient Greeks and Romans Told About Their Gods and Heroes. The brilliant literary adaptation of the myths and legends of Hellas is recognized as the best of its kind and has undergone numerous reprints in various languages. The expressiveness and clarity of the narrative, fundamental knowledge of the historical and cultural context, vivid characterization of the heroes, and the famous aphoristic nature of the expressions have made this book a gem of the world's classical heritage. Familiarity with the most important element of universal culture - ancient mythology - provides a key to understanding and revealing other works of art in poetry, painting, music, and theater. This edition presents the complete text without abbreviations. The magnificent paintings by Anna Vlasova, executed in oil painting technique, perfectly complement the classic themes of this great book. The edition also features a visual genealogical tree of the gods and heroes of ancient Greek mythology.