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Lexicographer Room identifies characters from Greek and Roman mythology, including the less illustrious who are often neglected in such references. He identifies the elements of the names and their meaning; and appends a list of Greek elements, their meaning, and the characters they apply to. The extensive cross- referencing ameliorates the lack of an index. The 1990 edition was published as NTC's Classical Dictionary . Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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With more than 1,200 entries, this dictionary-style guide is the most comprehensive source available for everything you'd like to know about the giants--and lesser-known characters --of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Seven appendixes, a complete bibliography, and detailed black-and-white reproductions of related scenes taken from painted ceramics of the period complement this concise, readable reference to the heroic undertakings, noble and moving loving stories, and poignant tales of the ancient world.
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