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Lucilla Burn retells some of the most important and exhilarating Greek myths in Greek Myths – The Legendary Past. Summary of the Book This title recollects the magnanimous struggle of the Trojan War, the epic escapades of Theseus, Herakles, Perseus, and Jason, the wanderings of Odysseus, and the heart-wrenching destiny of Oedipus among other legends. It also introduces the spectacular pantheon of the Olympian gods and goddesses along with their lineages, traits, and amusing relationships. The book also contains concluding chapter that evaluates the authoritative and continuing creative legacy of Greek myth, from Botticelli to Freud. A must-read for those who have always been fascinated by Greek mythology. About Lucilla Burn Dr. Lucilla Burn is the Keeper of Antiquities at the Fitzwilliam Museum. She was previously associated with the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities at the British Museum. Her major research interests are the areas of Greek vases and terracotta, and the classical rituals. She has also contributed to the following books: World of Myths and Catalogue of Greek Terracottas in the British Museum – Volume III. Burn has also compiled Hellenistic Art – From Alexander the Great to Augustus and The British Museum Book of Greek and Roman Art.