Author: Emma Stafford Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1136519270 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 338
Book Description
There is more material available on Herakles than any other Greek god or hero. His story has many more episodes than those of other heroes, concerning his life and death as well as his battles with myriad monsters and other opponents. In literature, he appears in our earliest Greek epic and lyric poetry, is reinvented for the tragic and comic stage, and later finds his way into such unlikely areas as philosophical writing and love poetry. In art, his exploits are amongst the earliest identifiable mythological scenes, and his easily-recognisable figure with lionskin and club was a familiar sight throughout antiquity in sculpture, vase-painting and other media. He was held up as an ancestor and role-model for both Greek and Roman rulers, and widely worshipped as a god, his unusual status as a hero-god being reinforced by the story of his apotheosis. Often referred to by his Roman name Hercules, he has continued to fascinate writers and artists right up to the present day. In Herakles, Emma Stafford has successfully tackled the ‘Herculean task’ of surveying both the ancient sources and the extensive modern scholarship in order to present a hugely accessible account of this important mythical figure. Covering both Greek and Roman material, the book highlights areas of consensus and dissent, indicating avenues for further study on both details and broader issues. Easy to read, Herakles is perfectly suited to students of classics and related disciplines, and of interest to anyone looking for an insight into ancient Greece’s most popular hero.
Author: Paul D. Storrie Publisher: Graphic Universe ™ ISBN: 0822572141 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 52
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The son of Zeus, king of the gods, and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus's wife Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him misery. She tricks Hercules into performing a series of twelve seemingly impossible labors. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme?
Author: Bob Blaisdell Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486146839 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 96
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DIVThe legendary strongman recounts his road to immortality with tales of battles with fabulous monsters and other spectacular feats of heroism. Many illustrations, easy-to-read text. /div
Author: Paul D. Storrie Publisher: Graphic Universe ISBN: 0822564858 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 52
Book Description
The son of Zeus, king of the gods, and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus's wife Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him misery. She tricks Hercules into performing a series of twelve seemingly impossible labors. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme?
Author: Agatha Christie Publisher: HarperCollins UK ISBN: 0007422415 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 438
Book Description
In this set of short stories, Poirot sets himself a challenge before he retires – to solve 12 cases which correspond with the labours of his classical Greek namesake...
Author: Ingrid Griffin Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP ISBN: 1482426722 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 24
Book Description
The Roman mythological hero Hercules is celebrated in books, television, and movies. But readers might be surprised to know that Hercules is a constellation they can see in the night sky, too. They'll learn how the incredibly strong baby Hercules killed deadly snakes in his crib as well as how he later performed twelve impossible labors. Some think the constellation shows Hercules standing on a dragon's head! This fun book is a fascinating door into the worlds of mythology and astronomy.
Author: Kathryn Lasky Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children ISBN: 9780786822744 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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Recounts the story of the mythological hero, Hercules, child of Zeus and a mortal woman, including his twelve labors and ending with his ascension to Mount Olympus as a god.
Author: Rhoda Hendricks Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0688052797 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 340
Book Description
All the wonder, terror and delight of Greek mythology springs forth from the pages of this unique and much-needed anthology. Rhonda Hendricks has not only selected from the works of the ancient authors the best -- and often earliest -- versions of these tales; she has also arranged them so as to give a cumulative view of classical mythology beginning with The Creation and The Birth of Zeus. Of particular interest are: The Ages of Mankind, The Birth of Athena, Oedipus the King, Heracles, Theseus, Jason and Medea, The Judgement of Paris, The Trojan Horse, Pygmalion, and Cupid and Psyche. These texts offer a new perspective on classical mythology and, by so doing, cast a new light on this cornerstone of Western culture.
Author: Ingrid Griffin Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP ISBN: 1482426714 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 26
Book Description
The Roman mythological hero Hercules is celebrated in books, television, and movies. But readers might be surprised to know that Hercules is a constellation they can see in the night sky, too. They'll learn how the incredibly strong baby Hercules killed deadly snakes in his crib as well as how he later performed twelve impossible labors. Some think the constellation shows Hercules standing on a dragon's head! This fun book is a fascinating door into the worlds of mythology and astronomy.
Author: Emma Stafford
Author: Laura Geringer
Author: Paul D. Storrie
Author: Bob Blaisdell
Author: Paul D. Storrie
Author: Agatha Christie
Author: Ingrid Griffin
Author: Kathryn Lasky
Author: Rhoda Hendricks
Author: Ingrid Griffin