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The Oxford Classical Dictionary. Oxford University Press, 1949. Standard reference work covering Greek and Roman antiquities, biography, mythology, and geography.

Avery, Catherine B., ed. The New Century Handbook of Greek Myth and Legend. New York: Appleton Century Crofts, 1972. Encyclopedic dictionary of 900 entries, from Avery's New Century Classical Handbook (1962); illustrated with details from vase paintings.

Daly, Kathleen N. Greek and Roman Mythology A to Z: a Young Reader's Companion. New York; Oxford: Facts On File, 1992. Summary: Presents the gods, goddesses, heroes, places, and other aspects of Greek and Roman mythology in alphabetically arranged entries.

Grant, Michael. Myths of the Greeks & Romans. Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1962. Highly readable account of a good selection of Greek and Roman myths.

Graves, Robert. Greek Myths. Various publishers, Excellent compilation combines classics with findings of anthropology and archaeology.

Grimal, Pierre. The Dictionary of Classical Mythology. Oxford: Blackwell, 1986. Translated by A. R. Maxwell-Hyslop. Translation of an invaluable classic; genealogical tables.

Guerber, H. A. The Myths of Greece & Rome. New York: Dover Publications; London: Constable, 1993. Facsimile of 1907 tried, tested, and memorable classic.

Murray, Alexander S. Who's Who in Mythology: Classic Guide to the Ancient World. London: Bracken, Illustrated reference source.

Tripp, Edward. Dictionary of Classical Mythology. Collins, 1988. Guide to characters, events, places in myths.