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Written by \u003cstrong\u003eAnnette Giesecke, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e, Professor of Classics at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations that capture the very essence of timeless tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the towering gods of Mount Olympus and the battle-hardened heroes of the Trojan War to the elusive nymphs and terrifying monsters of the underworld, Giesecke recounts every detail with clarity and energy. 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