An exploration of classical mythology, and its impact on successive civilizations. The dictionary covers all the principal myths, personalities, places, animals, monsters, heavenly bodies and events of classical mythology. The outline accounts are backed by quotation from the original sources, which seek to bring the narrative to life and show how literary traditions shaped the development of classical mythology. Bibliographies are included throughout.
A superbly authoritative A-Z guide to all the gods, heroes, remarkable women and monsters of Greek and Roman mythology, with 172 original illustrations.
Electra, una joven de dieciocho años, vive con su tía tras la muerte de su madre. Se enamora de Máximo, su primo, sin saber que son hermanos. Don Salvador revela ser su padre y, desilusionada, Electra se retira a un convento. Allí, el espíritu de su madre le asegura que los rumores son falsos y le aconseja regresar con Máximo.