All the wonder, terror, and delight of Greek mythology springs forth from the pages of this unique and much-needed anthology. 
Rhonda Hendricks has not only selected from the works of the ancient authors the best—and often earliest—versions of these tales; she has also arranged them so as to give a cumulative view of classical mythology beginning with The Creation and The Birth of Zeus. Of particular interest are: 
- The Ages of Mankind
 - The Birth of Athena
 - Oedipus the King 
 - Heracles
 - Theseus
 - Jason and Medea 
 - The Judgement of Paris 
 - The Trojan Horse
 - Pygmalion
 - Cupid and Psyche
 
These texts offer a new perspective on classical mythology and, by so doing, cast a new light on this cornerstone of Western culture.