A Handbook To The Reception Of Classical Mythology

Author : Vanda Zajko,Helena Hoyle
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781444339604

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A Handbook to the Reception of Classical Mythology by Vanda Zajko,Helena Hoyle Pdf

A Handbook to the Reception of Classical Mythology presents a collection of essays that explore a wide variety of aspects of Greek and Roman myths and their critical reception from antiquity to the present day. Reveals the importance of mythography to the survival, dissemination, and popularization of classical myth from the ancient world to the present day Features chronologically organized essays that address different sets of myths that were important in each historical era, along with their thematic relevance Features chronologically organized essays that address different sets of myths that were important in each historical era, along with their thematic relevance Offers a series of carefully selected in-depth readings, including both popular and less well-known examples

Author : George Howe,Gustave Adolphus Harrer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Mythology, Classical
ISBN : 1861960093

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A Handbook of Classical Mythology by George Howe,Gustave Adolphus Harrer Pdf

Author : H. J. Rose
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134947560

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A Handbook of Greek Mythology by H. J. Rose Pdf

In this new and substantially revised edition of H. J. Rose's classic survey and analysis of the evolution and tradition of Greek myth, Robin Hard adds various features which bring the work up-to-date with contemporary scholarship and address the needs of students. * a new preface analysing and contextualising H. J. Rose's attitude to myth * a new chapter devoted to the epic and other poetic sources of the myths, narrative prose mythography and the various forms of rationalisation * a new chapter examining the relationship between the different myths of Gods and heroes, with genealogical tables. Robin Hard shows how the myths of individual families and distinct locations hold together to form a coherent pseudo-historical pattern * extensively revises and simplifies notes * a new annotated bibliography. A Handbook of Greek Mythology presents a invaluable and user-friendly guide to the myths and legends of ancient Greece - their genesis, sources, development and significance.

Author : EDWARD TRIPP
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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CROWELL'S HANDBOOK OF CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY by EDWARD TRIPP Pdf

Author : George Howe,G. A. Harrer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Mythology, Classical
ISBN : OCLC:638227804

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A Handbook of Classical Mythology by George Howe,G. A. Harrer Pdf

Author : William F. Hansen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004-06-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9798216185499

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Handbook of Classical Mythology by William F. Hansen Pdf

An introduction to the mythological world of the Greeks and the Romans, combined with a chronology of myths and a dictionary of key characters, objects, and events. Handbook of Classical Mythology offers newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths. Written by a foremost mythologist, the book begins by exploring the sources and landscapes from which the myths emerged. It then provides a richly detailed timeline of mythic episodes from the creation of the cosmos to the end of the Heroic Age—plus an illustrated mythological dictionary listing every significant character, place, event, and object. Whether exploring the world that gave rise to ancient mythology or researching a specific piece of the whole, the handbook is the best introduction available to the extraordinary cast of these tales (gods, nymphs, satyrs, monsters, heroes) and the natural and supernatural stages upon which their fates are played out.

Author : Edward Tripp
Publisher : Plume
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Classical dictionaries
ISBN : PSU:000062512572

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The Meridian Handbook of Classical Mythology by Edward Tripp Pdf

"Drawn from original sources and later variants, this comprehensive volume consists of both complete stories and short identifications of the characters, events, place names, and constellations that compose the rich body of ancient Greek and Roman literature"--Back cover.

Author : Edward Tripp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 0213003155

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The Handbook of Classical Mythology by Edward Tripp Pdf

Author : Herbert Jennings Rose
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780415046015

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A Handbook of Greek Mythology by Herbert Jennings Rose Pdf

In this new and substantially revised edition of H. J. Rose's classic survey and analysis of the evolution and tradition of Greek myth, Robin Hard adds various features which bring the work up-to-date with contemporary scholarship and address the needs of students. * a new preface analysing and contextualising H. J. Rose's attitude to myth * a new chapter devoted to the epic and other poetic sources of the myths, narrative prose mythography and the various forms of rationalisation * a new chapter examining the relationship between the different myths of Gods and heroes, with genealogical tables. Robin Hard shows how the myths of individual families and distinct locations hold together to form a coherent pseudo-historical pattern * extensively revises and simplifies notes * a new annotated bibliography. A Handbook of Greek Mythology presents a invaluable and user-friendly guide to the myths and legends of ancient Greece - their genesis, sources, development and significance.

Author : Robin Hard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317228066

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The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology by Robin Hard Pdf

Now in its eighth edition, this magisterial work offers a comprehensive survey of the stories of Greek myth, from the Olympian gods, through the lesser gods and deities, to the heroes, adventures, and foundation myths of the ancient Greek world. The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology sets out to provide a comprehensive history of the divine order and mythical prehistory of Greece, as systematized on a genealogical basis by Hesiod and the ancient mythographers, while also taking into account the ways in which individual myths have changed and evolved over time in different genres of literature. This new edition has been extensively rewritten and reorganized to make it more accessible to readers who may have no particular knowledge of the ancient world and Greek mythology, and to ensure that information on each myth or mythical figure is easy to find within the book. This new edition of the handbook continues to offer an essential reference resource for all students of Greek mythology, and it provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of these stories for anyone with an interest in the classical world.

Author : Edward Tripp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Mythology, Classical
ISBN : OCLC:1091954737

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A Handbook of Classical Mythology by Edward Tripp Pdf

Author : Richard Martin
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000728552

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Classical Mythology: The Basics by Richard Martin Pdf

This new edition introduces the core elements of ancient Greek and Roman narratives about immortal gods and heroic humans. It explains how myths once shaped ancient ways of thinking, and how they have fascinated and inspired artists, writers, musicians, scientists, and scholars since. In six clear and concise chapters, this book explains what myths are, sketches the main stories about divinities, heroes and heroines, and explores through specific case studies the ways in which they influenced modern culture, from Renaissance opera to contemporary video games and social movements. The second edition also features a new chapter analyzing how myths have been used in politics from antiquity to the present day. More than two dozen illustrations, maps, and charts complement the text. No prior knowledge of mythology is assumed, and the book incorporates the latest scholarship on classical mythology, providing annotated lists of further readings. Anyone who has encountered Greek or Roman myths in literature, art, or pop culture and wants to know more about the cultural contexts for the stories will benefit from this compact book. Intended for a wide readership, the second edition of Classical Mythology: The Basics continues to off er a clear introduction to the subject for undergraduates, scholars, and the general reader.

Author : Robin Hard,H. J. Rose
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 9780415186360

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The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology by Robin Hard,H. J. Rose Pdf

This volume offers an account of the various gods and heroes of ancient Greek mythology. This book features a narrative framework that includes signposting so that the book can be used as reference work. It includes documentation of the ancient sources, maps, and genealogical tables. It is illustrated with numerous photographs and line drawings. The author incorporates the latest research into accounts of all the gods and heroes. He includes full documentation of the ancient sources, maps, and genealogical tables. It is illustrated throughout with numerous photographs and line drawings, also including summaries of the original stories.

Author : Ken Dowden,Niall Livingstone
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781118785164

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A Companion to Greek Mythology by Ken Dowden,Niall Livingstone Pdf

A Companion to Greek Mythology presents a series of essays that explore the phenomenon of Greek myth from its origins in shared Indo-European story patterns and the Greeks’ contacts with their Eastern Mediterranean neighbours through its development as a shared language and thought-system for the Greco-Roman world. Features essays from a prestigious international team of literary experts Includes coverage of Greek myth’s intersection with history, philosophy and religion Introduces readers to topics in mythology that are often inaccessible to non-specialists Addresses the Hellenistic and Roman periods as well as Archaic and Classical Greece

Author : Herbert Jennings Rose
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:906784585

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A handbook of Greek mythology by Herbert Jennings Rose Pdf