ROOM, Adrian ROOM'S CLASSICAL DICTIONARY. The origins of the Names of Characters in Classical Mythology , London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1983.

First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 0710092628 Book in fine condition. Dustjacket in very good condition, spine slightly faded. 343pp, including Bibliography. Appendices - Common Names in Greek Mythological Names -- By-Names of (the following) Aphrodite/Venus: Apollo: Athena/Minerva: Zeus/Jupiter - The Hounds of Actaeon - Corresponding Names of Characters. With illustrations. From d/j flap - "The author explains the meanings of the names of the characters of classical mythology. Revealing the widest possible range of human - not to mention super-human and sub-human - activities; great heroic undertakings, monstrous machinations, noble and moving love stories, cruel and horrific incidents, alongside tales with light, poignant and humorous touches." (9½"h x 6¼"w) (24cms x 16cms) approx. (Book ref. 7302)  £20.00

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