You will notice that each myth is illustrated with symbolic imagery.
DTV Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag – CORNELIUS NEPOS – Vitae PLAUTUS – Mostellia
A nice touch is the illustrated dedication page with tiny stars.
Der kleine Hobbit J. R. R. Tolkien DTV Taschenbuch 1974 German Print Vintage
You will find that the illustrated timeline helps track events.
