The book contains an introduction and seven sections:[3]
- Greek gods of Olympus and the Greek creation myths
- Greek and Roman myths involving love and adventure, including the tales of Eros and Psyche and Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece
- Heroes before the Trojan War, such as Perseus, Theseus, Heracles and Atalanta
- Trojan War and its heroes, including Odysseus, Aeneas and Achilles
- Significant families in Greek mythology: the house of Atreus, the royal house of Thebes, and the royal house of Athens
- Lesser-known stories from Greek and Roman mythology
- Tales from Norse myths involving deities such as Odin, Thor and Loki
Most editions include drawings by American illustrator Steele Savage.
