KNOWLEDGE BLASTER! Guide to Myth and Legend tells the stories of the greatest mythical heroes and villains you've ever heard of (and some you probably haven't). Whether you're a student, game show contestant, or legend lover, you'll find the answers to your mythical questions in these pages. Greek gods and heroes, from Achilles to Zeus. Roman mythological characters from Achates to Vulcan. Other myths and legends from around the world. All arranged in a neat and efficient encyclopedia-like format. The Trojan War, the founding of Rome, the labors of Hercules, and so much more. Valkyries, vampires, witches and wizards. Abelard and Heloise, Castor and Pollux, Bellerophon and Pegasus. Muses, dragons, kings, queens, lovers, and thieves. Trickery, witchcraft, deception, and war. The KNOWLEDGE BLASTER! Series compresses a great mountain of available information into easily digestible morsels. You'll find the books are patterned in an efficient question-and-answer mode, stressing simplicity, brevity, and clarity.