Contains brief entries on the major characters in Greek and Roman mythology and includes synopses and commentaries on Greek and Roman literature from the eighth through second centuries BC.

Greek and Roman mythology has fascinated people for more than two millennia, and its influence on cultures throughout Europe, America, North Africa, and the Middle East attests to the universal appeal of the stories. This title examines the best-known figures of Greek and Roman mythology together with the great works of classic literature.

It's not easy being perfect . . . But Aphrodite is determined to prove that she's more than just a pretty face. So when she's asked to investigate strange events occurring on cruise ships, she's all over it. Little does she guess just how much this mission is going to cost her . . . The problem--demigods are mysteriously disappearing. Prepared to investigate, Aphrodite manages to charm herself into the best room on the ship. Unfortunately, the room is already taken. It belongs to the one demigod immune to her charm: Adonis. Aphrodite doesn't know what to make of Adonis. He obviously disapproves of her . . . yet he saved her life. And he's hot! Then again, Aphrodite is still reeling from a disastrous--yet incredible--fling with Ares. Gods, these men are going to be the death of her. But then Aphrodite realizes that Adonis could be the next target, and her investigation becomes personal. Only the more she uncovers, the clearer it gets that she's in over her head. Confronted with a strange and powerful new opponent, Aphrodite realizes she might not be as immortal as she thought. And Adonis may not be the one who needs saving . . . "Everyone needs to check this book out. I can't rave enough about it. Bevis is definitely a new talent to keep an eye out for. I give this 5/5." Sarah Brown @ Head Stuck in a Book "This story will completely suck you in . . . This book is the first of a trilogy, and I can't wait to see what's in store for these amazing characters." Amazon Top Reviewer, Melissa Groeling, Author of Beauty Marks "I congratulate Kaitlin Bevis on completely fooling me with such clever plotting. I await the third book, The Iron Queen, with great anticipation."--Rally the Readers Review on Daughter of Earth and Sky "This is a series that has really taken me by surprise. Persephone and Hades will work their way under your skin, and their story will keep you addicted from beginning to end."--Readers Live 1000 Lives on The Iron Queen Kaitlin Bevis spent her childhood curled up with a book and a pen. If the ending didn't agree with her, she rewrote it. Because she's always wanted to be a writer, she spent high school and college learning everything she could to achieve that goal. After graduating college with Masters in English, Kaitlin went on to write The Daughters of Zeus series. kaitlinbevis.com

Published in conjunction with the exhibition organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and held at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Oct. 26, 2011-Feb. 20, 2012, J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa, Malibu, Mar. 28-July 9, 212, and San Antonio Museum of Art, Sept. 15, 2012-Feb. 17, 2013.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

Aphrodite, determined to prove she is more than just a pretty face, investigates the mysterious disappearance of demigods from cruise ships.

I am the king of gods. The one who sits on the throne of Mt. Olympus. The God of the sky, lightning, and justice. But I fought tooth and nail to get here. When my father, Cronus, tried to devour my siblings and me, I escaped in search of new allies and a way to avenge them. I found them in the faces of two goddesses who swore me allegiance by joining my guild. This is the story of how I built my guild hall on top of Mt. Olympus. How we grew powerful and what we had to do to achieve it. This is my story.