Mythologica: An encyclopedia of gods, monsters and mortals from ancient Greek

author: Stephen P. Kershaw
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.70
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2020/08/15
date added: 2020/08/15
shelves: non-fiction
review:
'Mythologica: An encyclopedia of gods, monsters, and mortals from ancient Greek' by Stephen P. Kershaw with illustrations by Victoria Topping is a gorgeously illustrated book featuring 50 icons from Greek mythology.

Starting with Zeus and including Achilles, Pandora and Medusa along the way, this book features over 100 items. Also featured are entries on The 12 Labors of Hercules and The Trojan War. Each biography is 2 pages with one page giving information, including the original Greek name or variants in other mythology. The opposing page features a lush interpretation of the icon in eye-popping color.

I've read a few of these greek mythology summaries lately. The summary info is about the same here, but slightly better with the Greek names included. What makes this book stand out among the others is the art. Victoria Topping's designs are visually stunning.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Wide Eyed Editions and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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