Myths Of The Greeks And Romans

Author : Michael Grant
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780222790

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Myths Of The Greeks And Romans by Michael Grant Pdf

Myths of the Greeks and Romans is an essential guide to ancient literature The myths told by the Greeks and Romans are as important as their history for our understanding of what they believed, thought and felt, and of what they expressed in writing and visual art. Mythology was inextricably interwoven with the entire fabric of their public and private lives. This book discusses not only the purely fictional myths, fairy-tales and folk-tales but the sagas and legends which have some historical grounding. This is not a dictionary of stories, rather a personal selection of the most important and memorable. Michael Grant re-tells these marvellous tales, and then explores the different ways in which they have appeared throughout literature. It is an inspiring study, filled with quotations from literary sources, which gives the reader a fascinating exposition of ancient culture as well as an understanding of how vital the classical world has been in shaping the western culture of today.

Author : Theony Condos
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781609256784

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Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans by Theony Condos Pdf

This A-to-Z reference offers in-depth information on the history and mythologies of the forty-eight classical constellations—with excerpts from ancient texts. The nightly appearance of the stars, their arrangement in the sky, their regular risings and settings through the course of the year, have been a source of endless wonder and speculation. But where did the constellations come from and what are the myths associated with them? Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans puts the answers at your fingertips. Included in this handbook are the only surviving works on the constellation myths that have come down to us from antiquity: an epitome of The Constellations of Eratosthenes —never before translated into English—and The Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus. Also provided are accurate and detailed commentaries on each constellation myth, and complete references for those who wish to dig deeper. This book is a comprehensive sourcework for anyone interested in astronomy or mythology—and an ideal resource for the occasional stargazer.

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500770696

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The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories by Philip Matyszak Pdf

Full of intriguing facts and diverting stories—the ideal introduction to the myths and tales that lie at the heart of Western culture. Who was Pandora and what was in her famous box? How did Achilles get his Achilles heel? What exactly is a Titan? And why is one computer virus known as a Trojan horse? The myths of ancient Greece and Rome can seem bewilderingly complex, yet they are so much a part of modern life and discourse that most of us know fragments of them. This comprehensive companion takes these fragments and weaves them into an accessible and enjoyable narrative, guiding the reader through the basic stories of classical myth. Philip Matyszak explains the sequences of events and introduces the major plots and characters, from the origins of the world and the labors of Hercules to the Trojan War and the voyages of Odysseus and Aeneas. He brings to life an exotic cast of heroes and monsters, wronged women and frighteningly arbitrary yet powerful gods. He also shows how the stories have survived and greatly influenced later art and culture, from Renaissance painting and sculpture to modern opera, literature, movies, and everyday products.

Author : William F. Hansen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 55,8 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 : E. M. Berens
Publisher : Blackie & Son
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Legends
ISBN : OXFORD:590075227

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The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E. M. Berens Pdf

Author : J.K. Jackson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781787556324

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Greek & Roman Myths by J.K. Jackson Pdf

The classical gods of Rome uncoiled from the fertile imaginations of the ancient Greeks whose gods were passionate and violent, jealous of their powers and subject to both mighty outbursts of love and all-consuming bouts of vengeful war. The dark forces of the ancient world were held at bay by the resourceful and emerging civilisation that formed the basis of Western culture, providing a tradition of fabulous tales that are retold in this new book. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

Author : William Hansen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780691195926

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The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths by William Hansen Pdf

The first anthology to present the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories- from myths and fairy tales to jokes Captured centaurs and satyrs, talking animals, people who suddenly change sex, men who give birth, the temporarily insane and the permanently thick-witted, delicate sensualists, incompetent seers, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh-these are just some of the colorful characters who feature in the unforgettable stories that ancient Greeks and Romans told in their daily lives. Together they created an incredibly rich body of popular oral stories that include, but range well beyond, mythology-from heroic legends, fairy tales, and fables to ghost stories, urban legends, and jokes.

Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781447481935

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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome - Being a Popular Account of Greek and Roman Mythology by E. M. Berens Pdf

This volume contains E. M. Berens’ "The Myths and Legends of Greece and Rome", being a popular account of Greek and Roman mythology. Covering the whole breadth of Roman and Greek mythology from the primordial Gods to the heroes of legend, this accessible book is highly recommended for those looking for for an introduction to the topic. It would make for a great addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this volume include: “Greek Mythology”, “Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome”, “First Dynasty – Origin of the World”, “Uranus and Gaea”, “ Second Dynasty”, “Cronus”, “Rhea”, “Division of the World”, “Theories as to the Origin of Man”, “Olympian Divinities – Third Dynasty”, etcetera. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on greek mythology.

Author : Michael Grant
Publisher : Signet Book
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39076001126767

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Myths of the Greeks and Romans by Michael Grant Pdf

Author : H.A Guerber
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783752331622

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Myths of Greece and Rome by H.A Guerber Pdf

Reproduction of the original: Myths of Greece and Rome by H.A Guerber

Author : Jane Ellen Harrison
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1928
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781465578013

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Myths of Greece and Rome by Jane Ellen Harrison Pdf

An account of the gods of Homer's Olympus.

Author : Tony Allan
Publisher : Time Life Medical
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : PSU:000045149658

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Titans and Olympians by Tony Allan Pdf

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the myths and legends of the Greeks and Romans.

Author : Malcolm Couch
Publisher : In the Hands of a Child
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Mythology, Classical
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Greek & Roman Mythology by Malcolm Couch Pdf

A pictorial examination of Greco-Roman mythology and its heroes.

Author : E.M. Berens
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788027233434

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The Myths & Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E.M. Berens Pdf

This eBook edition of "The Myths & Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. A comprehensive collection of all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. E.M. Bernes thoroughly details each Greek and Roman god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature and gives the reader a clear and succinct idea of the religious beliefs of the ancients. An exceptional book for those interested in Greek or Roman mythology.

Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9783867415118

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The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E. M. Berens Pdf

Collection of ancient myths and legends. Contains chapters on the various deities, Roman and Greek festivals and forms of worship. Originally published in 1894.