The British Museum Pocket Dictionary Heroes & Heroines of Ancient Greece (British Museum Pocket Dictionaries) - Tapa dura

A handy reference guide to the heroes and heroines of Greek myth. This pocket dictionary highlights the famous protagonists of Greek myth and legend, including Heracles and his twelve mighty labours; Jason and Medea; Perseus, who vanquished the Gorgon Medusa and saved Andromeda from the sea monster; Bellerophon, the rider of the winged horse Pegasus; Achilles, hero of the Trojan War; and many more. An A-Z contents list enables the reader to find their favourite hero. Each entry is illustrated with colour photographs of sculptures, vase paintings, terracottas, germs and other depictions.

Richard Woff is Deputy Head of the Education Department of The British Museum. He was previously a teacher and, for sixteen years, Lecturer in Education at the University of London. His publications for children include The Ancient Greek Olympics (BMP 1999).