This Latin text by Caj. Jul Hyginus collects and retells over 300 mythological stories related to the Roman pantheon and ancient Greek gods and heroes. Edited by Bernh. Bunte, it was originally published in 1872 and has been an important reference work for classicists and mythology scholars ever since. This edition includes detailed footnotes and commentary for each story, making it accessible to students of Latin at all levels.

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