“Shows an impressive mastery of the archaeological and poetic documents from Homer and Hesiod to Pindar and Attic tragedy.”—Classical Journal
“Decades after its initial publication in German, Erika Simon’s magisterial study of the Olympian gods is still a basic source for Greek religion in all its manifestations. Now thanks to this elegant translation, English readers will have the opportunity to delve deeply into the archaeological and textual sources which inform our understanding of these ageless divinities.”—Jenifer Neils, American School of Classical Studies at Athens
"The Gods of the Greeks arguably remains the most detailed study of ancient art associated with the main deities of the Greek pantheon. The English translation will undoubtedly fulfil the author’s and editor’s aim of increasing accessibility of this work to students and the general public; the work is well presented with glossy images and is easily navigated by means of the helpful indexes."—The Classical Review