The Handbook Of Classical Mythology

Author : William F. Hansen
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004-06-10
Category : History
ISBN : IND:30000095309237

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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 : William F. Hansen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 45,9 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 : Vanda Zajko,Helena Hoyle
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 49,5 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 : Robin Hard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 47,9 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 : 328 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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CROWELL'S HANDBOOK OF CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY by EDWARD TRIPP Pdf

Author : Liv Albert
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,9 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 : Edward Tripp
Publisher : Plume
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 53,7 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 : George Howe,Gustave Adolphus Harrer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 42,5 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 : William F. Hansen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 54,9 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 : Edward Tripp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 0213003155

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The Handbook of Classical Mythology by Edward Tripp Pdf

Author : Richard Martin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 48,9 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 : George Howe,G. A. Harrer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 46,6 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 : E. M. Berens
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : EAN:4064066499297

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

"Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome " is a comprehensive mythology collection, presenting all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. The author, 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 : Edward Tripp
Publisher : Plume
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1974-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0452005272

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Handbook of Classical Mythology by Edward Tripp Pdf

Author : H. J. Rose
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 43,6 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.