gods, roman

This book presents the major and lesser figures of Roman mythology. It also includes sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.

Contains illustrated retellings of ten Roman myths which teach about the culture, history, and religion of ancient Rome, and includes photographs, illustrations, a glossary, and sources for further information.

In ancient mythologies, many of the gods created all-powerful predators that unleashed panic on the human world. These horrors could be either beast or human--or even both. But who would come out on top in a fight? Which one is the most powerful of all? Find out about each monster's features and skills, where in the world they come from, how they rank compared to one another, and how you might defeat them if you ever strayed into their remote realms.

Explores the religion of ancient Rome, focusing on how particular gods and goddesses were part of, and honored in, the everyday lives of the Roman people.

Contains illustrated retellings of ten Roman myths which teach about the culture, history, and religion of ancient Rome, and includes photographs, illustrations, a glossary, and sources for further information.

Introduces the Roman god Neptune and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods.

Introduces the Roman god Jupiter and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods.

"Explores the stories of some of the most prominent figures in Roman mythology, such as Romulus and Remus, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, and Apollo and the story of the Aeneid. Each tale includes a detailed introduction to the culture of ancient Rome, as well as expert commentary written by scholars and specialists."--.

While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.

Presents an illustrated guide to new developments in astronomy, covering the reclassification of planets in the solar system, the mythical namesakes of Venus, Neptune, and other planets named after gods.