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 MankindThe Birth of AthenaOedipus the King HeraclesTheseusJason and Medea The Judgement of Paris The Trojan HorsePygmalionCupid and PsycheThese texts offer a new perspective on classical mythology and, by so doing, cast a new light on this cornerstone of Western culture.