Bulfinch's Greek and Roman mythology : the age of fable

This volume is a popularization of Greek and Roman mythology for English-language readers, presenting a prose recounting of classic myths and stories. Drawing on the works of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and other classical authors, this work offers lively retellings of the myths of the Greek and Roman gods: Venus and Adonis, Jupiter and Juno, Daphne and Apollo, and many others. This work also discusses the philosophical background of each culture.