The myths concerning the 12 gods of Olympus, the Minor gods, the heroes of all Greece, and their exploits as told by the ancient Greeks and recited by their poets, come to life in this book and transport the reader to a fantastic world.

Gods "forged in the image and likeness of men," with weaknesses and passions, yet also omnipotent, radiant, immortal, and eternally young. Human heroes, endowed with unmatched physical strength, courage, and a spirit of sacrifice.

Secondary deities with animal forms, Cyclopes with a single eye, Centaurs with the body of a horse, hermaphroditic beings, and terrifying monsters ignite the imagination, entertain, teach, laying the foundations of European civilization.

The richest mythology in the world is told clearly and extensively illustrated with works from ancient Greek art as well as those from the medieval period, the Renaissance, and modern times, showing that it has never ceased to be a creative impulse for art.

Zeus, Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Apollo, Hercules, Theseus, Achilles have transcended the borders of Greece, becoming a source of inspiration for artists and creating international models of strength, wisdom, and beauty.