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Author : Arthur Cotterell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 9780192177476
Author : Philip Wilkinson
Publisher : DK Children
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 0756620171
Identifies key gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, themes, and symbols from the mythologies of the world.
Author : William Charles M Kent
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019568763
A classic reference work on mythology, this book provides detailed entries on the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters of Greek and Roman mythology, as well as the myths and legends that surround them. Written in a clear and engaging style, the book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the fascinating world of classical mythology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Arthur Cotterell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1986-04-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191078934
The powerful gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia, the more mystical deities of Buddhist and Hindu India, and the stern spirits of the African and American continents all reflect very different civilizations, yet they also demonstrate the unity of mankind in its fundamental need for explanations of the unknown. Arthur Cotterell sets out clearly the chief myths of the world and explains why different mythologies arose in different lands. * Comprehensive coverage in seven main sections of West Asia, South and Central Asia, East Asia, Europe, America, Africa, and Oceania * Clear and informative section introductions highlight the history and lifestyle of ancient peoples and the landscape in which they lived * Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps of each key area `An excellent reference book, as well as a good book for dipping into at leisure.' Greek Review
Author : S. R. F. Price,Emily Kearns
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 599 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0192802895
The Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion offers a fully rounded and highly authoritative point of access to all aspects of ancient religious life and thought. Dr Simon Price and Dr Emily Kearns, area advisers for the third edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, have come together to select, revise, edit, and in some cases wholly recast, a large number of key entries from OCD to create this handy, accessible reference work on mythology and religion in the Graeco-Roman world. Bringing to the attention of a wider audience the authority and scholarly rigour of OCD, the Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion provides students, teachers, and general readers with an affordable comprehensive, and wide-ranging A-Z reference source. The Dictionary is unique in that in addition to Greek myths and Roman festivals it covers Greek and Roman religious places, monuments, religious personnel, divination, astrology, and magic, and also contains many entries on Judaism and Christianity in Greek and Roman times.
Author : Jennifer R. March
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782976356
Jenny Marchs acclaimed Dictionary of Classical Mythology, first published in 1998 but long out of print, has been extensively revised and expanded including a completely new set of beautiful line-drawing illustrations for this Oxbow edition. It is a comprehensive A Z guide to Greek and Roman mythology. All major myths, legends and fables are here, including gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, dangerous women, legendary creatures and monsters. Characters such as Achilles and Odysseus have extensive entries, as do epic journeys and heroic quests, like that of Jason and the Argonauts to win the Golden Fleece, all alongside a plethora of information on the creation of the cosmos, the many metamorphoses of gods and humans, and the Trojan War, plus more minor figures nymphs, seers, kings, rivers, to name but a few. In this superbly authoritative work the myths are brilliantly retold, along with any major variants, and with extensive translations from ancient authors that give life to the narratives and a sense of the vibrant cultures that shaped the development of classical myth. The 172 illustrations give visual immediacy to the words, by showing how ancient artists perceived their gods and heroes. The impact of myths on ancient art is also explored, as is and their influence in the postclassical arts, emphasising the ongoing inspiration afforded by the ancient myths. Also included are two maps of the ancient world, a list of the ancient sources and their chronology, the more important genealogies, and an index of recurrent mythical motifs.
Author : William Charles Mark Kent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Mythology, Classical
ISBN : OXFORD:600039115
Author : Tamra Andrews
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780195136777
Comprehensive and cross-referenced, this informative volume is a rich introduction to the world of nature as experienced by ancient peoples around the globe. 51 halftones.
Author : Jennifer R. March,Jenny March
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780141020778
The figures and events of classical myths underpin our culture and the constellations named after them fill the night sky. Whether it�s the raging Minotaur trapped in the Cretan labyrinth or the twelve labours of Hercules, Aphrodite�s birth from the waves or Zeus visiting Danae as a shower of gold, the mythology of Greece and Rome is full of unforgettable stories. All the stories of the Greek tragedies � Oedipus, Medea, Antigone � are there; all the events of the Trojan wars and of Odysseus and Aeneas� epic journeys; the founding of Athens and of Rome� These are the strangest tales of love, war, betrayal and heroism ever told and, while brilliantly retelling them, this book shows how they echo through the works of much later writers from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Camus and Ted Hughes. Full of attractive illustrations and laid out in eighteen clear chapters (the titles include �Dangerous Women� and �Heroes�), Dr Jennifer March has written a fascinating guide to the myths of classical civilization that is as readable as a novel.
Author : Ja Coleman
Publisher : Arcturus Editions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1789508606
Who was Artemis and what part did she play in the battle of the Giants? Who was the whale-monster Qaqwaii and how did he hunt his prey? This dictionary of mythology is a wonderful and invaluable reference guide to the various myths and legends from across the globe. Dip into this A-Z guide to discover the names of devious gods, enchanted objects and ancient cities, as well as the cultures that these tales originate from. These myths are taken not only from the familiar Greek, Roman and Norse traditions but also Mesopotamian, Haitian, Tibetan, Native American and many more. Painstakingly researched over 25 years, this incredible resource provides more than just scholarly information but also showcases the staggering creativity and imagination of our ancient belief systems. This beautiful hardback edition is presented in a handsome slipcase, making a perfect collectable or gift for any mythology enthusiasts.
Author : Peerage Books
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 1850521441
Author : David Adams Leeming,David Adams (Professor of English and Comparative Literature Leeming, University of Connecticut)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Creation
ISBN : 0195102754
Author : Jacob Bryant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1793
Category : Mythology
ISBN : NYPL:33433068189822
Author : Dr Gwendolyn Leick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134641031
The Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology covers sources from Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine and Anatolia, from around 2800 to 300 BC. It contains entries on gods and goddesses, giving evidence of their worship in temples, describing their 'character', as documented by the texts, and defining their roles within the body of mythological narratives; synoptic entries on myths, giving the place of origin of main texts and a brief history of their transmission through the ages; and entries explaining the use of specialist terminology, for such things as categories of Sumerian texts or types of mythological figures.
Author : William Charles M. Kent
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1230391789
Questo libro di storia potrebbe contenere numerosi refusi e parti di testo mancanti. Solitamente gli acquirenti hanno la possibilita di scaricare gratuitamente una copia scansionata del libro originale (senza refusi) direttamente dall'editore. Il libro e Non illustrato. 1870 edition. Estratto: ...Alectryone, the net of Vulcan, and the intelligence of Apollo, the paramours were discovered. By Venus he was the father of Cupid, Anteros, and Harmonia. He presided over gladiators, was the god of hunting, and was the patron of every manly and warlike amusement. By the Greeks he was called Ares; by the Sabines, Enyalus; by the Gauls, Camulus; by the Carthaginians, Mamers; and, by the Romans variously, Gradivus, Mavors, Quirinus, and Salisubsulus. He was the father of Ascalaphus and Jalmenus by Astyoche; of Alcippe by Agraulos; of Molus, Pylus, Evenus, and Thestius by Demonice: being also the reputed father of Romulus, CEnomaus, Bythis, Thrax, and the Thracian Diomedes. Maruts. The Venti, or Winds, so called in Hindoo mythology. Matrona. A title of Juno. Matuta. A Roman goddess, identical with Ino or Leucothoe. Medea. A celebrated magician, daughter of jEtes and Idyia. Falling in love with Jason, she was the means of preserving the Argonauts from destruction. To accomplish this, to secure the safety of the Grecians, she tore her brother Absyrtus to pieces. She was guilty of other cruel acts, and instigated the Greek princes to similar deeds of atrocity. Meditrina. The goddess of medicines. Medusa. One of the three Gorgons, and the only one amongst them subject to mortality. Her destruction was effected by Perseus, who affixed her head on the jEgis of Minerva, with the glare of which the court of Cepheus was frozen into marble. From the blood that dropped from the severed head of Medusa, when Perseus was bearing it across Africa, sprang the serpents infesting the wilderness. Megara. One of the three Furies, or Eumenides: also a wife of Hercules. Meianira. A title of...