The Myths and Legends series examines the great stories that have echoed down through time and have help to shape our cultures. Each title in the series focuses on a specific legendary figure, such as King Arthur, Hercules, or Sinbad, or upon a collection of myths about topics such as giants, wizards or dragonslayers. The books retell these classic myths in a straightforward but entertaining style, while providing interesting, factual information about the history behind the stories and how these legends have changed and developed over time.