Cover image for From Achilles' heel to Zeus's shield / Dale Corey Dibbley.
TITLE:
From Achilles' heel to Zeus's shield / Dale Corey Dibbley.
Publication Date:
1993
Publication Information:
New York : Fawcett Columbine,
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
xix, 230 p.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
Many words and expressions commonly used in English are rooted in Mythology. Dibbley looks at the most colorful ones, briefly recounting the stories of the gods and heroes and their trials and tribulations that inspired them in the first place.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780449907351
General Note:
"A lively, informative guide to more than 300 words and phrases born of mythology"