Mythological Fictions Of The Greeks And Romans
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Author |
: William Hansen |
Publisher |
: Princeton University Press |
Total Pages |
: 579 |
Release |
: 2019-10-29 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780691195926 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0691195927 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths by : William Hansen
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 |
: Karl Philipp Moutz |
Publisher |
: Legare Street Press |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2023-07-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1020776161 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781020776168 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Synopsis Mythological Fictions of the Greeks and Romans by : Karl Philipp Moutz
This scholarly work delves into the mythologies of ancient Greece and Rome, analyzing the stories and symbols that have captivated readers for millennia. Jaeger and Moutz offer insightful interpretations of classical mythology, showing how these ancient stories continue to influence literature and art today. With its blend of erudition and accessibility, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the classics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author |
: Karl Philipp Moutz |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 338 |
Release |
: 1830 |
ISBN-10 |
: NYPL:33433079545459 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Synopsis Mythological Fictions of the Greeks and Romans by : Karl Philipp Moutz
Author |
: Michael Grant |
Publisher |
: Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Total Pages |
: 285 |
Release |
: 2011-12-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781780222790 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1780222793 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Synopsis Myths Of The Greeks And Romans by : Michael Grant
Myths of the Greeks and Romans is an essential guide to ancient literature The myths told by the Greeks and Romans are as important as their history for our understanding of what they believed, thought and felt, and of what they expressed in writing and visual art. Mythology was inextricably interwoven with the entire fabric of their public and private lives. This book discusses not only the purely fictional myths, fairy-tales and folk-tales but the sagas and legends which have some historical grounding. This is not a dictionary of stories, rather a personal selection of the most important and memorable. Michael Grant re-tells these marvellous tales, and then explores the different ways in which they have appeared throughout literature. It is an inspiring study, filled with quotations from literary sources, which gives the reader a fascinating exposition of ancient culture as well as an understanding of how vital the classical world has been in shaping the western culture of today.
Author |
: H. A. Guerber |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 466 |
Release |
: 1893 |
ISBN-10 |
: |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Synopsis Myths of greece and rome by : H. A. Guerber
Author |
: Philip Matyszak |
Publisher |
: Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages |
: 324 |
Release |
: 2010-11-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780500770696 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0500770697 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories (Myths) by : Philip Matyszak
Full of intriguing facts and diverting stories—the ideal introduction to the myths and tales that lie at the heart of Western culture. Who was Pandora and what was in her famous box? How did Achilles get his Achilles heel? What exactly is a Titan? And why is one computer virus known as a Trojan horse? The myths of ancient Greece and Rome can seem bewilderingly complex, yet they are so much a part of modern life and discourse that most of us know fragments of them. This comprehensive companion takes these fragments and weaves them into an accessible and enjoyable narrative, guiding the reader through the basic stories of classical myth. Philip Matyszak explains the sequences of events and introduces the major plots and characters, from the origins of the world and the labors of Hercules to the Trojan War and the voyages of Odysseus and Aeneas. He brings to life an exotic cast of heroes and monsters, wronged women and frighteningly arbitrary yet powerful gods. He also shows how the stories have survived and greatly influenced later art and culture, from Renaissance painting and sculpture to modern opera, literature, movies, and everyday products.
Author |
: Karl Philipp 1757-1793 Moutz |
Publisher |
: Wentworth Press |
Total Pages |
: 338 |
Release |
: 2016-08-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1371111944 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781371111946 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis MYTHOLOGICAL FICTIONS OF THE G by : Karl Philipp 1757-1793 Moutz
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author |
: Emilie K. Baker |
Publisher |
: DigiCat |
Total Pages |
: 193 |
Release |
: 2022-07-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: EAN:8596547124900 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Synopsis Stories of Old Greece and Rome by : Emilie K. Baker
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Stories of Old Greece and Rome" by Emilie K. Baker. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author |
: Theony Condos |
Publisher |
: Red Wheel/Weiser |
Total Pages |
: 253 |
Release |
: 1997-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781609256784 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1609256786 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans by : Theony Condos
This A-to-Z reference offers in-depth information on the history and mythologies of the forty-eight classical constellations—with excerpts from ancient texts. The nightly appearance of the stars, their arrangement in the sky, their regular risings and settings through the course of the year, have been a source of endless wonder and speculation. But where did the constellations come from and what are the myths associated with them? Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans puts the answers at your fingertips. Included in this handbook are the only surviving works on the constellation myths that have come down to us from antiquity: an epitome of The Constellations of Eratosthenes —never before translated into English—and The Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus. Also provided are accurate and detailed commentaries on each constellation myth, and complete references for those who wish to dig deeper. This book is a comprehensive sourcework for anyone interested in astronomy or mythology—and an ideal resource for the occasional stargazer.
Author |
: Cirro Oh |
Publisher |
: Youngjin Singapore Pte. Limited |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2005 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9810522401 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789810522407 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Synopsis Greek and Roman Mythology by : Cirro Oh
Presents stories about the twelve gods and goddesses of Olympus.