Foreword -- Introduction -- Myths and legends -- Survival of the gods -- Myths and morals -- The lost classical spirit -- The uses of myths -- Private pleasures -- Political agendas -- Public image -- Sources for myths -- Mythological characters -- Gods and goddesses -- Nymphs and maidens -- Heroes, demi-gods and princes -- Hybrids and monsters -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Further reading.
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Summary
Myths and legends, with their fantastical settings and parade of exotic creatures and beautiful immortals, have inspired some of the most popular works in the National Gallery Collection. The latest addition to the best-selling Pocket Guides series leads the modern viewer through this important aspect of Western art.
