In The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism, Franz Cumont presents an in-depth exploration of how Eastern religions influenced Roman Paganism during the late Republic and Imperial periods. Cumont, a renowned scholar of ancient religions, meticulously examines the integration of cults such as Magna Mater, Cybele, Isis, Astarte, Mithraism, and Zoroastrianism into Roman religious practices. The book delves into how these Near Eastern beliefs enriched...

Discusses Roman mythology and its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.

"Did you know that museums were initially temples built to worship the nine muses, the goddesses of the arts? That Janus was the god of the doorways and hallways, and we have named our janitors after him? Where did these words--and other words, such as chaos, genius, nemesis, panic, echo, and narcissus--come from? From the ancient stories of the Greeks--stories that rang so true and wise that the names of the characters have survived for centuries...

Make the mythology of ancient Rome come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Roman gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There's Jupiter, the king of the gods and the god of thunder and lightning, and Neptune, the powerful god of the seas, plus many more. Dramatic photos and illustrations, plus sidebars, facts, and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced...

Learn about Jupiter, king of the Roman gods and god of sky and storms.

Introduces the Roman goddess Diana and explains her importance; features well-known Roman myths about this goddess; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods. Students will be spellbound by the dramatic stories of the ancient Romans. The Roman Mythology series explores the origins and stories of the Roman gods and goddesses that have been immortalized for so many years. Each book takes the reader inside the mythological life...

Introduces the Greek god Apollo and explains his importance. Features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods.

Romulus, founder of Rome; Minerva, the goddess of wisdom; and beautiful spirits called nymphs are well-known subjects of Roman mythology. Roman Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Roman mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.

Take a journey to ancient Rome and learn about some of the most exciting figures in Roman mythology. Full-color illustrations bring each god or goddess to life while readers discover their characteristics, responsibilities, and tales of triumph and defeat. A detailed family tree at the back of the book helps young readers see the connections and relationships Roman gods and goddesses have with each other, while an introductory chart with phonetic...

Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen -- all of them -- and they're stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood -- the blood of Olympus -- in order to wake. The demigods are having more frequent visions of...