Who S Who In Non Classical Mythology

Author : Edgerton Skyes,Alan Kendall,Egerton Sykes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781136414374

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Who's Who in Non-Classical Mythology by Edgerton Skyes,Alan Kendall,Egerton Sykes Pdf

First published in 2001. Part of the Routledge Who's Who series, this is an accessible, authorative and enlightening definitive biographical guides to a range of subjects. Focusing on mythology, this book provides a uniquely comprehensive guide to world mythology beyond Greece and Rome with over 2,500 accessible and detailed entries. A complete historical and cultural context of each entry covering a wide geographical scope, from the Near East and Europe to Asia, the Americas, Australasia and Africa. Presented in an easy to use A-Z format this is the ideal reference resource for anyone interested in mythology.

Author : Michael Grant,John Hazel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134509423

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Who's Who in Classical Mythology by Michael Grant,John Hazel Pdf

Who's Who in Classical Mythology is the most complete and detailed reference book of its kind. It offers scholarly, yet accessible accounts of those mythological tales surrounding such gods as Apollo, Zeus, Athena and Dionysus, and mortals such as Achilles, Odysseus, Jason, Aeneas, Romulus and Remus and Tarquin. It contains over 1200 extensive entries, covering both Greek and Roman characters, providing detailed biographical information, together with historical and geographical background. In addition there are comprehensive genealogical trees of important mythological families and a detailed list of all Greek and Latin writers referred to in the text.

Author : Michael Grant,John Hazel
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780415260411

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Who's who in Classical Mythology by Michael Grant,John Hazel Pdf

Who's Who in Classical Mythology is the most complete and detailed reference book of its kind. Authoritative, entertaining and enlightening, this is the definitive biographical guide to Greek and Roman mythology.

Author : Annette Giesecke
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 53,6 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 : 46,6 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 : Marian Edwardes,Lewis Spence
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1497914043

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A Dictionary of Non-Classical Mythology by Marian Edwardes,Lewis Spence Pdf

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.

Author : Nancy Conner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,8 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 : Edgerton Skyes,Alan Kendall,Egerton Sykes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781136414442

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Who's Who in Non-Classical Mythology by Edgerton Skyes,Alan Kendall,Egerton Sykes Pdf

First published in 2001. Part of the Routledge Who's Who series, this is an accessible, authorative and enlightening definitive biographical guides to a range of subjects. Focusing on mythology, this book provides a uniquely comprehensive guide to world mythology beyond Greece and Rome with over 2,500 accessible and detailed entries. A complete historical and cultural context of each entry covering a wide geographical scope, from the Near East and Europe to Asia, the Americas, Australasia and Africa. Presented in an easy to use A-Z format this is the ideal reference resource for anyone interested in mythology.

Author : Marian Edwardes
Publisher : Mittal Publications
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Dictionary of Non-Classical Mythology by Marian Edwardes Pdf

Author : Marian Edwardes,Lewis Spence
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1996-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1858101719

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Dictionary of Non-Classical Mythology by Marian Edwardes,Lewis Spence Pdf

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.

Author : William F. Hansen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 50,6 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 : Richard Martin
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000728552

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Classical Mythology: The Basics by Richard Martin Pdf

This new edition introduces the core elements of ancient Greek and Roman narratives about immortal gods and heroic humans. It explains how myths once shaped ancient ways of thinking, and how they have fascinated and inspired artists, writers, musicians, scientists, and scholars since. In six clear and concise chapters, this book explains what myths are, sketches the main stories about divinities, heroes and heroines, and explores through specific case studies the ways in which they influenced modern culture, from Renaissance opera to contemporary video games and social movements. The second edition also features a new chapter analyzing how myths have been used in politics from antiquity to the present day. More than two dozen illustrations, maps, and charts complement the text. No prior knowledge of mythology is assumed, and the book incorporates the latest scholarship on classical mythology, providing annotated lists of further readings. Anyone who has encountered Greek or Roman myths in literature, art, or pop culture and wants to know more about the cultural contexts for the stories will benefit from this compact book. Intended for a wide readership, the second edition of Classical Mythology: The Basics continues to off er a clear introduction to the subject for undergraduates, scholars, and the general reader.

Author : Geddes & Grosset, Limited,Geddes Tag Not Available
Publisher : Geddes & Grosset, Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 1855343487

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Classical Mythology by Geddes & Grosset, Limited,Geddes Tag Not Available Pdf

For thousands of years the myths of Ancient Greece, so influential in the Classical world of Greece and Rome, have fascinated people and inspired great writers, artists and thinkers. Classical Mythology includes many of these myths -- some famous and some unusual -- retold for the modern reader, and is illustrated with many of the beautiful paintings and statues based on these tales. The introductory material also provides essential information on the origin and development of Greek mythology. This volume also includes a comprehensive and easy-to-use dictionary of Greek and Roman mythology, with over 1000 fully cross-referenced entries on the many tales, characters and traditions. Book jacket.

Author : Richard Martin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 41,6 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 : Helen Morales
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,9 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.