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Stanisław Stabryłathe Olympic or Panathenaic games. Explanations of terms, such as aegis orambrosia, fall into a separate category. All entries are explained in a clear andconcise way making the publication an ideal book for younger readers.To break the natural monotony of the lexicon, the author adorned it withoccasional illustrations. They may show black– or red–figure vases or pictureson Greek themes. A glossary of difficult and key terms, such as agora oramphora, has been placed at the end of the lexicon. This indicates the desireto facilitate the use of the book by the younger readers.While the book is clearly designed with younger readers in mind, the authordoes not shy from difficult topics. He describes succinctly the story of Herculesmurdering his own family or the relationship of Oedipus with his mother. Hisdescriptions paint a lively and vibrant picture of the Greek and Roman myths.Classical themes: Short entries about Greek and Roman gods, heroes andother characters connected with ancient times, descriptions about historic andmythical places, locations. Book contains also short descriptions of mythicalmonsters, creatures and most important objects of material culture.Key words: Greek mythology, Roman mythology, Greek culture, Romanculture.Bibliography:[The Author’s Website], http://www.stabryla.pl/ (accessed 11.04.2013).Scan of the cover kindly provided by Wydawnictwo Edukacyjne.Entry by Helena Płotek, helenaplotek@student.uw.edu.pl.376