Dictionary of Classical Mythology

by J.E. Zimmerman

Cover has some reader wear with a crease and closed tear on the back. Pages are age-toned, but otherwise very clean and unmarked. Ships fast from California.

Genres: Mythology, Reference, Nonfiction, History, Classics, School, Greece

299 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1964

Reviews

[malak :3 · Rating 3 out of 5]

minus 1 star for not citing achilles and patroclus as lovers

[Sarah Mooallem · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m writing a book and this master piece has been a total gem. I’ve learned so much from the definitions and have so many things I want to add when during the editing process. Fantastic book.

[max · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is very worthwhile reference work I have used for many years. It offers something that very few competing mythology handbooks include: a pronunciation for each entry. Is it TeleMACHus or TeLEMachus? You need not fear a pronunciation faux pas if you have this book.

Although the content of individual entries is highly abbreviated (other competing reference works offer more detailed entries) the book is nevertheless quite complete in its scope -- only the most obscure mythological figures will not be found here.

For a one shot identification of a particular figure from mythology, it's hard to beat this fine little volume.

[Abby · Rating 4 out of 5]

i picked this up for a buck at a used book store. It is a great desktop reference to have around for writing or reading. It is nice, for a change, to look something up in a book rather than heading toward the computer to plug it in a search. I only wish it included all mythology instead of just classical.

[Saleris · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book, and everyioone should own a copy. It's not expensive and is a valuble resourse based upon the apperance of mythological gods in classical greek and roman texts.

[Constantine]

3 copies

[Cheryl Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Indispensable.

[Lavender · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good list of mythological beings, works and places with a lot of cross references and spelling variations mentioned.

[jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

it’s a dictionary idk

[Eli · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazing resource for all readers. I've never encountered an allusion I couldn't locate in this book.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I refer back to this constantly for fun mythology geeking.

[SmarterLilac · Rating 5 out of 5]

A clear, straightfoward review of the classics that really helped me streamline my hazy memories from college World Lit courses. Good reference book.

[Guy]

This is a reference book I use in my writing. It is quite good.

[StrangeBedfellows · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful reference to always keep on hand, especially for literature students.

[Kim Heimbuch · Rating 4 out of 5]

While a definitely an older book, the information within this book is still very useful and interesting to read.