As a young child, I remember reading books about mythology from all over the world and feeling a very strong connection to each of the mythical beings, even though I never recognized myself in the illustrations for the texts I read. In Of Gods and Goddesses: Deities of Ancient Rome, master Italian painter Elena Tommasi Ferroni and I reimagined sixteen ancient Roman deities to reflect the multicultural society of today. Each illustration was painted on 20x30 cm paper, and the original works of art as well as prints are available for purchase, along with the book, at www.theenglishschoolhouse.com.Enjoy, Dr. Tamara Pizzol