The Oxford Dictionary Of Classical Myth And Religion
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Author |
: S. R. F. Price |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 599 |
Release |
: 2004 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0192802895 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780192802897 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion by : S. R. F. Price
The Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion offers a fully rounded and highly authoritative point of access to all aspects of ancient religious life and thought. Dr Simon Price and Dr Emily Kearns, area advisers for the third edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, have come together to select, revise, edit, and in some cases wholly recast, a large number of key entries from OCD to create this handy, accessible reference work on mythology and religion in the Graeco-Roman world. Bringing to the attention of a wider audience the authority and scholarly rigour of OCD, the Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion provides students, teachers, and general readers with an affordable comprehensive, and wide-ranging A-Z reference source. The Dictionary is unique in that in addition to Greek myths and Roman festivals it covers Greek and Roman religious places, monuments, religious personnel, divination, astrology, and magic, and also contains many entries on Judaism and Christianity in Greek and Roman times.
Author |
: John Roberts |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 858 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:1085036277 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Oxford Dictionary of the Classical World by : John Roberts
Author |
: Arthur Cotterell |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 322 |
Release |
: 1979 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780192177476 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0192177478 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Dictionary of World Mythology by : Arthur Cotterell
Author |
: Simon Price |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2003 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:1420119250 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Synopsis Classical Myth and Religion by : Simon Price
Author |
: Jennifer R. March |
Publisher |
: Oxbow Books |
Total Pages |
: 544 |
Release |
: 2014-05-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781782976363 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1782976361 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Synopsis Dictionary of Classical Mythology by : Jennifer R. March
Jenny March’s acclaimed Dictionary of Classical Mythology, first published in 1998 but long out of print, has been extensively revised and expanded including a completely new set of beautiful line-drawing illustrations for this Oxbow edition. It is a comprehensive A – Z guide to Greek and Roman mythology. All major myths, legends and fables are here, including gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, dangerous women, legendary creatures and monsters. Characters such as Achilles and Odysseus have extensive entries, as do epic journeys and heroic quests, like that of Jason and the Argonauts to win the Golden Fleece, all alongside a plethora of information on the creation of the cosmos, the many metamorphoses of gods and humans, and the Trojan War, plus more minor figures – nymphs, seers, kings, rivers, to name but a few. In this superbly authoritative work the myths are brilliantly retold, along with any major variants, and with extensive translations from ancient authors that give life to the narratives and a sense of the vibrant cultures that shaped the development of classical myth. The 172 illustrations give visual immediacy to the words, by showing how ancient artists perceived their gods and heroes. The impact of myths on ancient art is also explored, as is and their influence in the postclassical arts, emphasising the ongoing inspiration afforded by the ancient myths. Also included are two maps of the ancient world, a list of the ancient sources and their chronology, the more important genealogies, and an index of recurrent mythical motifs.
Author |
: David Adams Leeming |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 342 |
Release |
: 1994 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0195102754 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780195102758 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Dictionary of Creation Myths by : David Adams Leeming
Author |
: J. W. Roberts |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2005 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:901469913 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Oxford Dictionary of the Classical World by : J. W. Roberts
'The Oxford Dictionary of the Classical World' is a survey of life in ancient Greece and Rome, spanning 776 BC to AD 180. It offers over 2,500 entries on life in the classical world, from politics, philosophy, literature, and art, to history, myth, religion and family life.
Author |
: Simon Hornblower |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 1640 |
Release |
: 2003 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0198606419 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780198606413 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Oxford Classical Dictionary by : Simon Hornblower
Over 6,000 entries cover terms, places, and personalities significant in the study of ancient Greece and Rome.
Author |
: Simon Hornblower |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 907 |
Release |
: 2014 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780198706779 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0198706774 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization by : Simon Hornblower
This Oxford Companion to the ancient classical world is aimed at the general reader interested in learning more about the very bedrock of Western culture, covering such topics as history, morals, mythology, medicine and social life.
Author |
: Richard Martin |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 185 |
Release |
: 2016-04-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781317539162 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1317539168 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Synopsis Classical Mythology: The Basics by : Richard Martin
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.