Mythology (book)

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes

First edition
Author	Edith Hamilton
Illustrator	Steele Savage
Subject	Greek mythology, Roman mythology, and Norse mythology
Publisher	Little, Brown and Company
Publication date	1942
Pages	xiv, 497 pages

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes is a book written by Edith Hamilton, published in 1942 by Little, Brown and Company. It has been reissued since then by several publishers. It retells stories of Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology drawn from a variety of sources. The introduction includes commentary on the major classical poets used as sources, and on how changing cultures have led to changing characterizations of the deities and their myths. It is frequently used in high schools and colleges as an introductory text to ancient mythology and belief.

The book contains an introduction and seven sections:

Most editions include drawings by American illustrator Steele Savage.