It's Greek to Me Author:Michael Macrone Did Oedipus really have an "Oedipus complex"? (page 114)
Who hung the "sword of Damocles" by a hair? (page 134)
Why does the "cynic" snarl like a dog? (page 55)
Brush up your classics with this delightful compendium of unexpected words and phrases coined by the great writers of classical times.