I'm interested in learning the main stories and becoming familiar wih the ideas. What's a good "encyclopedia" of mythology?
2006-08-22 10:22:58 · 4 answers · asked by angry 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
DO NOT read the Iliad it's rubbish! The Odyssey is a really exciting adventure and will give you some idea of the legends of the time if you are new to the subject. For basic information I would recommend Brewers Dictionary of Phrase and Fable.
I don't know where you might go next but I hope this is helpful if you are just starting on the subject. Hope you get some more detailed answers than this, good luck!
2006-08-22 10:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Edith Hamilton's "Mythology, Timeless Tales of Gods and Heros". Best ever
2006-08-22 10:27:00 · answer #2 · answered by sndprssr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Edith Hamilton's.
2006-08-22 10:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by Jill&Justin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i remember in h.s. they made us purchase Edith Hamilton's book.. i forget the name, but it's a pretty comprehensive compilation/general tool for Greek mythology :)
2006-08-22 10:25:08 · answer #4 · answered by sasmallworld 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋