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Woff, Richard
4 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Originally published by the British Museum and filled with color images from paintings, sculptures, vases, and other art from different periods, this diminutive misnamed reference work is organized thematically, rather than alphabetically. Many of the mortals who peopled the Greek myths and epics are here, including Odysseus, Jason, Helen, Daedalus, Icarus, and Achilles. An alphabetic index follows the table of contents.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(4)
4-6
Each page profiles a god or goddess, giving both the Greek and Roman name, and then one or two facts or stories about them. Photographs of ancient Greek or Roman art featuring each subject fill the pages. Interested readers would be better served by Edith Hamilton's Mythology, as the information here is incomplete and the illustrations too small to make out intricate details. Ind.
Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman
(4)
4-6
Although information on the origins of the modern Olympics is included, the main focus is a detailed daily overview of the ancient games. The average-quality text, accompanied by color reproductions from Greek art, presents the order of events, explains the rules for each competition, and includes succinct historical anecdotes. Occasional photographs from the modern-day games seem out of place. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(4)
4-6
Athenian weaving women tell tales of Athena and her city, including Arachne the spider and Pandora's box. Unattributed first- and second-person pronouns in the framing device are confusing, and sidebars interrupt the narrative, but the stories themselves are well told with poetic language. Photos of statues, painted pots, and other objects decorated with scenes from the tales illustrate the book. Bib.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
4 reviews
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