Classical Mythology

Author : Annette Giesecke
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780762497133

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Classical Mythology A to Z by Annette Giesecke Pdf

A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales. From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult. In addition to being an important standalone work, Classical Mythology A-to-Z is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustrations throughout by artist Jim Tierney.

Author : Mark P. O. Morford,Robert J. Lenardon
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X001115221

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Classical Mythology by Mark P. O. Morford,Robert J. Lenardon Pdf

An excellent primer on classical mythology for readers who have little or no background of classical knowledge.

Author : William F. Hansen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780195300352

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Classical Mythology by William F. Hansen Pdf

Classical Mythology offers newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths, beginning by exploring the landscapes where the myths are set. It then provides a richly detailed timeline of mythic episodes from the origin of the cosmos to the end of the Heroic Age--plus an illustrated mythological dictionary listing significant characters, places, events, objects, and concepts.

Author : Helen Morales
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780191579332

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Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction by Helen Morales Pdf

From Zeus and Europa, to Diana, Pan, and Prometheus, the myths of ancient Greece and Rome seem to exert a timeless power over us. But what do those myths represent, and why are they so enduringly fascinating? Why do they seem to be such a potent way of talking about our selves, our origins, and our desires? This imaginative and stimulating Very Short Introduction goes beyond a simple retelling of the stories to explore the rich history and diverse interpretations of classical myths. It is a wide-ranging account, examining how classical myths are used and understood in both high art and popular culture, taking the reader from the temples of Crete to skyscrapers in New York, and finding classical myths in a variety of unexpected places: from arabic poetry and Hollywood films, to psychoanalysis, the bible, and New Age spiritualism. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Richard Martin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317539162

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Classical Mythology: The Basics by Richard Martin Pdf

This is an engaging introduction which explores the latest thinking about Classical mythology, the history of interpreting myths and the role of myths in cultural tradition, from painting to opera, philosophy, politics, drama, and religion in the modern day. It answers such questions as what are ancient myths and who invented them where do gods come from what makes a hero how is Classical myth used in the modern world and what approaches are there to the study of myth? Featuring further reading and case studies from antiquity to the modern day, this is an essential introduction to the myths which have been a fundamental part of Western culture throughout history.

Author : Nancy Conner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781440502408

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The Everything Classical Mythology Book by Nancy Conner Pdf

Presents an introduction to ancienct Greek and Roman myths, gods, goddesses, monsters, and magical beasts.

Author : Liv Albert
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781507215494

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Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook by Liv Albert Pdf

Includes bibliographic references and index.

Author : Mark P. O. Morford,Robert J. Lenardon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Mythology, Classical
ISBN : 0679300287

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Classical Mythology by Mark P. O. Morford,Robert J. Lenardon Pdf

Author : Jenny March
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780141920597

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The Penguin Book of Classical Myths by Jenny March Pdf

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 : Richard Buxton
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2004-06-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500776407

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The Complete World of Greek Mythology (The Complete Series) by Richard Buxton Pdf

A full, authoritative, and wholly engaging account of these endlessly fascinating tales and of the ancient society in which they were created. Greek myths are among the most complex and influential stories ever told. From the first millennium BC until today, the myths have been repeated in an inexhaustible series of variations and reinterpretations. They can be found in the latest movies and television shows and in software for interactive computer games. This book combines a retelling of Greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developed—their themes, their relevance to Greek religion and society, and their relationship to the landscape. "Contexts, Sources, Meanings" describes the main literary and artistic sources for Greek myths, and their contexts, such as ritual and theater. "Myths of Origin" includes stories about the beginning of the cosmos, the origins of the gods, the first humans, and the founding of communities. "The Olympians: Power, Honor, Sexuality" examines the activities of all the main divinities. "Heroic exploits" concentrates on the adventures of Perseus, Jason, Herakles, and other heroes. "Family sagas" explores the dramas and catastrophes that befall heroes and heroines. "A Landscape of Myths" sets the stories within the context of the mountains, caves, seas, and rivers of Greece, Crete, Troy, and the Underworld. "Greek Myths after the Greeks" describes the rich tradition of retelling, from the Romans, through the Renaissance, to the twenty-first century. Complemented by lavish illustrations, genealogical tables, box features, and specially commissioned drawings, this will be an essential book for anyone interested in these classic tales and in the world of the ancient Greeks.

Author : Stephen Harris,Gloria Platzner
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 1088 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0073407526

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Classical Mythology: Images and Insights by Stephen Harris,Gloria Platzner Pdf

Classical Mythology: Images and Insights approaches the study of myths through complete works of Greco-Roman literature, including six complete Greek dramas and generous excerpts from the narratives of Homer, Hesiod, Virgil, and Ovid, and through carefully chosen examples of classical works of art, both painting and sculpture. Combining literary masterpieces with the visual arts, this integrative approach offers readers a comprehensive experience with both cognitive and aesthetic appeal.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1435162889

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Classical Mythology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stephen M. Trzaskoma,R. Scott Smith,Stephen Brunet
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781624664991

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Anthology of Classical Myth by Stephen M. Trzaskoma,R. Scott Smith,Stephen Brunet Pdf

This new edition of Anthology of Classical Myth offers selections from key Near Eastern texts—the Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh, Epic of Creation (Enuma Elish), and Atrahasis; the Hittite Song of Emergence; and the flood story from the book of Genesis—thereby enabling students to explore the many similarities between ancient Greek and Mesopotamian mythology and enhancing its reputation as the best and most complete collection of its kind.

Author : Northrop Frye,Jay Macpherson
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0802086950

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Biblical and Classical Myths by Northrop Frye,Jay Macpherson Pdf

Combines a 1981-82 series of twenty-four lectures by Canadian literary critic Northrop Frye and Canadian poet and classicist Jay Macpherson's "Four Ages: the Classical Myths" published in 1962.

Author : Jennifer R. March
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782976356

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Dictionary of Classical Mythology by Jennifer R. March Pdf

Jenny March’s 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.