Mythology

In the middle of the banquet, Jove leaned over to Mars and whispered, "Did I tell you bout that swinging mortal I met last weekend. God, she--"

"I read all about it in Crowell's Handbook of Classical Literature," said Mars, knocking over Jove's nectar in his excitement. Just look yourself up.--And you might try reading those articles on Tragedy and Comedy, man. Very good for something that concise."

"I was really glad to have those maps when there was a fog over the Aegean," Mercury exclaimed.

"And it's well-written, with some really thoughtful interpretative material," one of the more self-conscious Muses felt obliged to add.

"It's published by Thomas Y. Crowell Co. and it's only $6.95 at your nearest bookstore," Santa Claus told them, slipping some eggnog into Jove's hand.