Gods and Goddesses of Mythology: Set 1

Mythology reveals a great deal about a culture's past, beliefs, social structure, and traditions. Evolving to explain a variety of natural and observed phenomena, mythology from around the world frequently involves the plights of gods and goddesses whose actions directly impact human beings and the world they inhabit. These lively volumes examine the fundamentals of the Greek, Roman, Mesopotamian, and Egyptian mythological traditions and profile some of the most famous and loved figures from each.
• A-Z listings of gods and goddesses
• Focused descriptions explain the role of each god and their impact on mythology and culture
• Richly illustrated with full-color images of paintings, sculptures, pottery, and more