Originally published: Fort Worth : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1959. Reprinted with corrections.
Includes bibliographical references (page ix.
Kirkwood's text provides a user-friendly, quick reference for teachers, students and general readers. It is an excellent, interdisciplinary resource for the study of classics, literature, history and comparative religions. It features complete reference list with pronunciations, variable entry lengths, principal stories of classical mythology, emphasis on literary importance of Greek myths, and references to English and European literature.