\u003cp\u003eA very accessible introduction to classical mythology, \u003ci\u003eThe Original Dysfunctional Family: Basic Classical Mythology for the New Millennium\u003c/i\u003e presents the key stories of the twelve Olympians as well as those of the two gods associated with the fruits of the harvest, Demeter and Dionysus. The Greek version of each Olympian is presented first followed by the Roman adaptation. Chock-full of information, this book provides a sound foundation for the beginning student's further studies in culture, literature, and history. The general reader will find Williams' style engaging.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Features\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eGreek version of each Olympian followed by the Roman adaptation\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenealogical charts of the Olympian family and their offspring\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach set of stories presented in chronological order\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes section for Latin and other special terms employed in the text\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations drawn from the corpus of ancient sculpture\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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