The author of the book examines Greek mythology from the point of view of its relationship with the way of life of Greek society of those ancient times, as well as its influence on world history and culture. The study is based on the analysis of the most significant myths in this regard - about Hercules and Theseus, about the Trojan War, about Odysseus and Oedipus, Perseus and the Argonauts. The material is distinguished by simplicity of presentation and high informative content, which is greatly facilitated by 50 magnificent illustrations.

For a wide range of readers.

Lucilla Burn works as a curator at the British Museum, in the department of Greek and Roman antiquities. Her specialty is ancient Greek painting on vases and terracotta. She devotes her numerous lectures, books, articles and reviews to the topic of antiquity.