I am interested in learning the very basics of Greek mythology. can anyone recommend a book about it. I'm talking like a page or two on each section of the mythology. just basic and simple - no heavy stuff. Even a kids book on the subject would be good. I would just like to know the very basic ideas of it.
there are often lots of books on greek mythology, egyptians, romans etc in those discount bookshops. ingri d'aulaire's book of greek myths is aimed at 9-12 year olds, but is a good introduction
my mum has always been interested in greek mythology but not a great reader - i bought her one of thoise " horrible histories" bokks on greek mythology - it was great!
I'd reccomend The Encyclopedia of Mythology by Arthur Cotterell - it's a fantastic mine of information, and it also covers Norse and Celtic mythology too. Also, beautiful pictures!
Robert Graves Greek Mythologies- also can I add that I know Wikipedia is the be all and end all to some people but it really annoys me when people request ideas for books and they get directred to a flipping website! happy reading.