Greek myths are so embedded in our culture that we tend to forget how they initially entered it. Visual sources - paintings on vases, engraved jewelry, and sculptures in bronze and stone - often predate references to the myths in literature or offer alternative, unknown narratives. In some cases, visual art provides our only evidence, as no surviving reference exists in ancient Greek literature for such significant stories as the Fall of Troy or Theseus and the Minotaur. T. H. Carpenter's book is the first comprehensive, scholarly yet concise study of myth as it appears in Greek art. Richly illustrated, it is an essential reference work for anyone interested in the art, drama, poetry, or religion of ancient Greece. With this guide, readers will be able to identify scenes from myths throughout the spectrum of ancient and classical Greek art. With 297 color illustrations.