Pantheon: Gods & Goddesses of the Greco-Roman World - Paperback

by Philippa Lewis (Author)

How many Muses are there? Who were the original twelve Titans? Why is Zeus (Jupiter) associated with power stations, and Poseidon (Neptune) with salt-cellars? Who were Aphrodite's (Venus') handmaidens? In this beautiful little book, packed with helpful details and rare early illustrations, picture-researcher Philippa Lewis reveals the fabulous deities of the Classical world, their colourful characters, memorable stories and visual attributes, showing how the immortals live on even today.

Author Biography

Philippa Lewis is a writer, photographer and picture editor. She is the author of A Dictionary of Ornament, A Guide to House Design in Britain, as well as Portals (also in this series).