The Myths Of Rome

Author : Timothy Peter Wiseman
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 0859897044

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"It is often thought, for no good reason, that myth and history are mutually exclusive. But most mythic stories were believed by their tellers, and some of them were true. Was Lucretia a real woman, raped by the king's son? Did Horatius really hold the bridge alone against an army? Nobody knows; but figures like Spartacus, Cleopatra, Caligula and Nero were certainly real flesh and blood before they became figures of myth. The long history of the Roman People and their city - whether under the kings, the free republic, or the Caesars - generated countless stories, no less mythic than the tale of Troy." --Book Jacket.

Author : Timothy Peter Wiseman
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X004839226

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Winner of American Philological Association: C.J. Goodwin Award of Merit 2005. Shortlisted for British Academy Book Prize 2005. Widely reviewed and celebrated in hardback on publication in 2004, "The Myths of Rome" is now available in a paperback edition.This major re-evaluation of Roman history and its afterlife in western culture through the mediums of myth and art is fast becoming the standard popular account of the Roman story-world. It triumphantly redresses the popular perception of classical myth as a predominantly Greek invention; and builds a cohesive narrative from the mass of mythical and historical tales that cluster around the nexus of Rome. It is set to become a sourcebook for students of Roman myth and history in this country and around the world at undergraduate and graduate level.

Author : Emeritus Professor of Classics T P Wiseman,T. P. Wiseman
Publisher : University of Exeter Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0977409457

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The Myths of Rome by Emeritus Professor of Classics T P Wiseman,T. P. Wiseman Pdf

There was once a dream that was Rome. So says the old emperor Marcus Aurelius in Ridley Scott's epic Gladiator. It was a Rome of free citizens, brave, incorruptible, loved by the gods. It had its own myths, the stories that defined what the Romans were, and in due course it achieved mythic status itself. The myths of Rome have inspired artists, writers and statesmen throughout the ages: from Botticelli's Primavera and Shakespeare's Roman plays to Machiavelli's Discourses and Addison's Cato - a key text for the founding fathers of the American revolution. And yet, while a wealth of material dealing with Greek myth exists, the myths of Rome are a neglected topic. Some authorities have even claimed that the Romans had no mythology at all. Wiseman's remarkable new contribution to this almost totally unexplored field is highly illustrated and characteristically ambitious in its threefold purpose: to collect, and present in readable and accessible form, the neglected evidence for Roman myths, both iconographical and literary; to attempt to trace the development of the Roman story-world over time, from the sixth century BC to the second AD; to explore its afterlife in western culture from the Renaissance to the present day, with generous illustration of the visual evidence from ancient and post-Renaissance sources. Peter Wiseman is Professor of Classics at the University of Exeter and a Fellow of the British Academy.

Author : Jane F. Gardner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Mythology, Roman
ISBN : 0714117412

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Roman Myths by Jane F. Gardner Pdf

The myths of the Romans are stories not about the gods but about the Romans themselves. Writers such as Livy, Virgil and Ovid presented myths as if they were actual histories of the origins and early days of Rome.

Author : World Book
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0716626470

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Myths and Legends of Ancient Rome by World Book Pdf

How was Rome founded? Who were the Roman gods? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the ancient peoples of Rome. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Author : Timothy Peter Wiseman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1995-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0521483662

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Remus by Timothy Peter Wiseman Pdf

Romulus founded Rome - but why does the myth give him a twin brother Remus, who is killed at the moment of the foundation? This mysterious legend has been oddly neglected. Roman historians ignore it as irrelevant to real history; students of myth concentrate on the more glamorous mythology of Greece. In this book, Professor Wiseman provides, for the first time, a detailed analysis of all the variants of the story, and a historical explanation for its origin and development. His conclusions offer important new insights, both into the history and ideology of pre-imperial Rome and into the methods and motives of myth-creation in a non-literate society. In the richly unfamiliar Rome of Pan, Hermes and Circe the witch-goddess, where a general grows miraculous horns and prophets demand human sacrifice, Remus stands for the unequal struggle of the many against the powerful few.

Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : Blackie & Son
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 40,6 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 : E. M. Berens
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 55,6 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 : Jaclyn Neel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781119083825

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Early Rome by Jaclyn Neel Pdf

The scholarly community has become increasingly aware of the differences between Roman myths and the more familiar myths of Greece. Early Rome: Myth and Society steps in to provide much-needed modern and accessible translations and commentaries on Italian legends. This work examines the tales of Roman pre-and legendary history, discusses relevant cultural and contextual information, and presents author biographies. This book offers updated translations of key texts, including authors who are often absent from classical mythology textbooks, such as Dionysius of Halicarnassus and Servius. Editor Jaclyn Neel debunks the idea that Romans were unimaginative copyists by spotlighting the vitality and flexibility of Italian myth — particularly those parts that are less closely connected to Greek tales, such as the story of Caeculus of Praeneste. Finally, by calling attention to the Italian rather than Roman nature of the collection, this book suggests that Roman culture was broader than the city itself. This important work offers: Up-to-date and accessible translations of Roman and Italic legends from authors throughout antiquity Examination of compelling tales that involve the Roman equivalent of Greek “heroes” Unique view of the strength and plasticity of Roman and Italic myth, particularly the parts less closely connected to familiar Greek tales Intelligent discussion of relevant cultural and contextual information Argument that Roman culture reached far beyond the city of Rome Fresh and readable, Early Rome: Myth and Society offers essential reading for students of ancient Rome as well as those interested in Roman and Greek mythology.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Margaret K. McElderry Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Mythology, Roman
ISBN : 0689838220

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Roman Myths by Anonim Pdf

Retellings of fifteen Roman myths chronicling the exploits and adventures of Venus, Aeneas, Romulus and Remus, Diana, and others.

Author : H.A Guerber
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 54,5 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 : E. M. Berens
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473360570

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

This book is a comprehensive catalogue of ancient Roman and Grecian Gods and Goddesses, with detailed descriptions of each deity, information concerning related festivals, retellings of legendary tales, and much more. Easy-to-digest and full of interesting information, this book is highly recommended for those looking for an introduction to Greek mythology. Contents include: “First Dynasty”, “Origin of the World”, “Uranus and Gaea”, “Second Dynasty”, “Cronus”, “Rhea”, “Division of the World”, “Theories as to the Origin of Man”, “Third Dynasty”, “Olympian Divinities”, “Zeus”, “Hera”, “Pellas-Athene”, “Themis”, “Hestia”, Demeter”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Greek and Roman mythology.

Author : Mary Beard
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 743 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781631491252

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SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard Pdf

New York Times Bestseller A New York Times Notable Book Named one of the Best Books of the Year by the Wall Street Journal, the Economist, Foreign Affairs, and Kirkus Reviews Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award (Nonfiction) Shortlisted for the Cundill Prize in Historical Literature Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (History) A San Francisco Chronicle Holiday Gift Guide Selection A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice Selection A sweeping, "magisterial" history of the Roman Empire from one of our foremost classicists shows why Rome remains "relevant to people many centuries later" (Atlantic). In SPQR, an instant classic, Mary Beard narrates the history of Rome "with passion and without technical jargon" and demonstrates how "a slightly shabby Iron Age village" rose to become the "undisputed hegemon of the Mediterranean" (Wall Street Journal). Hailed by critics as animating "the grand sweep and the intimate details that bring the distant past vividly to life" (Economist) in a way that makes "your hair stand on end" (Christian Science Monitor) and spanning nearly a thousand years of history, this "highly informative, highly readable" (Dallas Morning News) work examines not just how we think of ancient Rome but challenges the comfortable historical perspectives that have existed for centuries. With its nuanced attention to class, democratic struggles, and the lives of entire groups of people omitted from the historical narrative for centuries, SPQR will to shape our view of Roman history for decades to come.

Author : William Hansen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 54,8 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 : Zahra Newby
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781107072244

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Greek Myths in Roman Art and Culture by Zahra Newby Pdf

A new reading of the portrayal of Greek myths in Roman art, revealing important shifts in Roman values and identities.