Who's who in Greek and Roman Mythology

Who's who in Greek and Roman Mythology
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Publisher : Crown Pub
Total Pages : 246
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ISBN-10 : 0517527472
ISBN-13 : 9780517527474
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Who's who in Greek and Roman Mythology by : David Kravitz

Notes the identifying features and full family relationships of each figure in the mythologies and legends of ancient Greece and Rome, while separate entries identify places, creatures, and objects of relevant importance or note

Who's Who in Classical Mythology

Who's Who in Classical Mythology
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Publisher : Gramercy
Total Pages : 354
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ISBN-10 : 0517222566
ISBN-13 : 9780517222560
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Who's Who in Classical Mythology by : Adrian Room

With more than 1,200 entries, this dictionary-style guide is the most comprehensive source available for everything you'd like to know about the giants--and lesser-known characters --of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Seven appendixes, a complete bibliography, and detailed black-and-white reproductions of related scenes taken from painted ceramics of the period complement this concise, readable reference to the heroic undertakings, noble and moving loving stories, and poignant tales of the ancient world.

Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook

Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 9781507215494
ISBN-13 : 1507215495
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook by : Liv Albert

Includes bibliographic references and index.

Who's Who in Classical Mythology

Who's Who in Classical Mythology
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 581
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ISBN-10 : 9781134509430
ISBN-13 : 113450943X
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Who's Who in Classical Mythology by : Michael Grant

The most complete and detailed reference book of its kind, Who's Who in Classical Mythology contains over 1200 extensive entries, covering both Greek and Roman characters.

Mythology

Mythology
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Publisher : Wellfleet Press
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9781627888844
ISBN-13 : 1627888845
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Mythology by : E.M. Berens

Explore classic stories of the great Greek and Roman heroes, gods, and monsters. Who's Who in Classical Mythology is an indispensable guide to all the Greek and Roman mythological characters, from major deities such as Athena and Bacchus, to the lesser-known wood nymphs and centaurs. Also included, of course, are the heroic mortals, figures such as Jason, Aeneas, Helen, Achilles, and Odysseus, all brought to life in a fascinating series of portraits drawn from a wide variety of ancient literary sources. Each entry offers a small window into a timeless mythological world, one filled with epic battles, bizarre metamorphoses, and all sorts of hideous and fantastic monsters. The perfect book for casual browsers and folklore enthusiasts alike, Who's Who in Classical Mythology offers a rich and readable guide to some of the greatest stories ever told.

Roman Gods & Goddesses

Roman Gods & Goddesses
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Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Total Pages : 175
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ISBN-10 : 9781622751594
ISBN-13 : 1622751590
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Roman Gods & Goddesses by : Britannica Educational Publishing

While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.

Greek Gods & Goddesses

Greek Gods & Goddesses
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Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Total Pages : 158
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ISBN-10 : 9781622751532
ISBN-13 : 1622751531
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Greek Gods & Goddesses by : Britannica Educational Publishing

Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.

Greek and Roman Mythology

Greek and Roman Mythology
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 408
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ISBN-10 : HARVARD:FL4EMM
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (MM Downloads)

Synopsis Greek and Roman Mythology by : Jessie May Tatlock

100 Characters from Classical Mythology

100 Characters from Classical Mythology
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 0733319203
ISBN-13 : 9780733319204
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis 100 Characters from Classical Mythology by : Malcolm Day

Mind-expanding and entertaining, this intriguing book charts 100 of the most important characters from Greco-Roman mythology, from the primordial deities to the great gods of Olympus and the shadowy inhabitants of Hades. Addressing universal themes such as love, jealousy, anger, ambition, deceit, and beauty, their stories are as relevant today as they were in ancient times.

On Greek Religion

On Greek Religion
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Publisher : Cornell University Press
Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : 9780801461750
ISBN-13 : 0801461758
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis On Greek Religion by : Robert C.T. Parker

"There is something of a paradox about our access to ancient Greek religion. We know too much, and too little. The materials that bear on it far outreach an individual's capacity to assimilate: so many casual allusions in so many literary texts over more than a millennium, so many direct or indirect references in so many inscriptions from so many places in the Greek world, such an overwhelming abundance of physical remains. But genuinely revealing evidence does not often cluster coherently enough to create a vivid sense of the religious realities of a particular time and place. Amid a vast archipelago of scattered islets of information, only a few are of a size to be habitable."—from the Preface In On Greek Religion, Robert Parker offers a provocative and wide-ranging entrée into the world of ancient Greek religion, focusing especially on the interpretive challenge of studying a religious system that in many ways remains desperately alien from the vantage point of the twenty-first century. One of the world's leading authorities on ancient Greek religion, Parker raises fundamental methodological questions about the study of this vast subject. Given the abundance of evidence we now have about the nature and practice of religion among the ancient Greeks—including literary, historical, and archaeological sources—how can we best exploit that evidence and agree on the central underlying issues? Is it possible to develop a larger, "unified" theoretical framework that allows for coherent discussions among archaeologists, anthropologists, literary scholars, and historians? In seven thematic chapters, Parker focuses on key themes in Greek religion: the epistemological basis of Greek religion; the relation of ritual to belief; theories of sacrifice; the nature of gods and heroes; the meaning of rituals, festivals, and feasts; and the absence of religious authority. Ranging across the archaic, classical, and Hellenistic periods, he draws on multiple disciplines both within and outside classical studies. He also remains sensitive to varieties of Greek religious experience. Also included are five appendixes in which Parker applies his innovative methodological approach to particular cases, such as the acceptance of new gods and the consultation of oracles. On Greek Religion will stir debate for its bold questioning of disciplinary norms and for offering scholars and students new points of departure for future research.