The Book Of Greek And Roman Folktales Legends And Myths

Author : William Hansen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 44,6 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 : Anonim
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-14
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781400884674

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

The first anthology ever 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. This unique anthology presents the largest collection of these tales ever assembled. Featuring nearly four hundred stories in authoritative and highly readable translations, this is the first book to offer a representative selection of the entire range of traditional classical storytelling. Set mostly in the world of humans, not gods, these stories focus on figures such as lovers, tricksters, philosophers, merchants, rulers, athletes, artists, and soldiers. The narratives range from the well-known—for example, Cupid and Psyche, Diogenes and his lantern, and the tortoise and the hare—to lesser-known tales that deserve wider attention. Entertaining and fascinating, they offer a unique window into the fantasies, anxieties, humor, and passions of the people who told them. Complete with beautiful illustrations by Glynnis Fawkes, a comprehensive introduction, notes, and more, this one-of-a-kind anthology will delight general readers as well as students of classics, fairy tales, and folklore.

Author : Graham Anderson
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-08-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313335754

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Greek and Roman Folklore by Graham Anderson Pdf

Presents an introduction to Greek and Roman folklore, providing general background information, descriptions of traditional forms and prominent themes, overviews of characters, and much more.

Author : Richard Buxton
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 41,7 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 : Liv Albert
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,5 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 : Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies & Folklore William Hansen,William Hansen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 019750664X

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Classical Mythology by Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies & Folklore William Hansen,William Hansen Pdf

Classical Mythology offers both newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths and legends, beginning by explaining what classical mythology is, how it came into being, and how we know about it today. Although classical myths and legends are often encountered separately, they actually make up a coherent, self-contained system--a corpus of narratives with geography, history, and interrelationships as well as narrative rules and conventions. The present book explores the individual stories and the cosmic realms in which they are situated, and introduces the principal characters--gods, nymphs, satyrs, centaurs, monsters, and humans--along with their relationships to one another: how they are similar, how they differ, and why deities and humans need each other. It describes the physical worlds in which the mythic action takes place: terrestrial landscapes and waters, the lofty abode of the Olympian gods, the lowly realm of the dead, and Tartaros, cosmic prison for defeated supernatural beings. The main part of the book gives a detailed narration of the principal events of classical mythology in chronological sequence from the beginning of the cosmos to the end of the heroic age, showing the relationship of individual narratives to the whole. This chronological narration is complemented by a mythological dictionary of the most important characters and themes. In addition, the dictionary discusses key concepts that are crucial for understanding how classical mythology functions. Richly illustrated with more than one hundred images drawn from ancient art, the second edition of this unparalleled guide includes a thoroughly revised introduction, augmented lexical entries, an updated further-reading section, and enlarged discussions about the reception of classical mythology and the impact of cognitive science on the study of myth. Whether you wish only to explore the narratives or do research on a specific aspect of the whole, this handbook is the best available guide to an extraordinary cast of characters, to the fascinating world in which they play out their fates, and to current work on classical mythology.

Author : William Reginald Halliday
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 125886889X

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Greek and Roman Folklore by William Reginald Halliday Pdf

This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.

Author : Ingri d'Aulaire,Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
Publisher : Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781524770648

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D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths by Ingri d'Aulaire,Edgar Parin d'Aulaire Pdf

"I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths at the age of seven."—R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder Kids can lose themselves in a world of myth and magic while learning important cultural history in this beloved classic collection of Greek mythology. Now updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-before-published drawings from the sketchbook of Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, plus an essay about their life and work and photos from the family achive. In print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology—and continues to enthrall young readers. Here are the greats of ancient Greece—gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters—as freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today. No other volume of Greek mythology has inspired as many young readers as this timeless classic. Both adults and children alike will find this book a treasure for years to come.

Author : William F. Hansen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 48,6 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 : Read Books Ltd
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 44,7 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 : E.M. Berens,Wyatt North
Publisher : Wyatt North Publishing, LLC
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E.M. Berens,Wyatt North Pdf

This classic book provides an in-depth look into Greek and Roman mythology. Considered one the best guides for mythology, Myths and Legends is a must-have.

Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : Blackie & Son
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 47,8 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 : Wendy Doniger
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780190267117

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The Ring of Truth and Other Myths of Sex and Jewelry by Wendy Doniger Pdf

In 'The Ring of Truth', Wendy Doniger expertly unfolds the cultural and historical significance of rings and other kinds of circular jewelry through timeless stories taken from mythology, religious traditions, and literature.

Author : E.M. Berens
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : EAN:8596547001287

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

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 : Wellfleet Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781627888844

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Mythology by E.M. Berens Pdf

Explore classic stories of the great Greek and Roman heroes, gods, and monsters. Who's Who in Classical Mythology is an indispensable guide to all the Greek and Roman mythological characters, from major deities such as Athena and Bacchus, to the lesser-known wood nymphs and centaurs. Also included, of course, are the heroic mortals, figures such as Jason, Aeneas, Helen, Achilles, and Odysseus, all brought to life in a fascinating series of portraits drawn from a wide variety of ancient literary sources. Each entry offers a small window into a timeless mythological world, one filled with epic battles, bizarre metamorphoses, and all sorts of hideous and fantastic monsters. The perfect book for casual browsers and folklore enthusiasts alike, Who's Who in Classical Mythology offers a rich and readable guide to some of the greatest stories ever told.