Author: Various Authors
Publisher: Chiron Publications
ISBN: 1630510955
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
A pocket guide presenting concise information on the mythology of these two cultures from Abdera to Zeuxippe, including gods, goddesses, heroes, kings and queens. Significant places, such as Mycenae, Crete, the Augean stables and the Garden of Hesperides are listed separately. Genealogical diagrams are provided to help the intricate web of kinship relationships. Over 270 line drawings and charts enliven the margins and provide information on the cultural representations of these mythic figures throughout history.
The Chiron Dictionary of Greek & Roman Mythology
Author: Various Authors
Publisher: Chiron Publications
ISBN: 1630510955
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
A pocket guide presenting concise information on the mythology of these two cultures from Abdera to Zeuxippe, including gods, goddesses, heroes, kings and queens. Significant places, such as Mycenae, Crete, the Augean stables and the Garden of Hesperides are listed separately. Genealogical diagrams are provided to help the intricate web of kinship relationships. Over 270 line drawings and charts enliven the margins and provide information on the cultural representations of these mythic figures throughout history.
Publisher: Chiron Publications
ISBN: 1630510955
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
A pocket guide presenting concise information on the mythology of these two cultures from Abdera to Zeuxippe, including gods, goddesses, heroes, kings and queens. Significant places, such as Mycenae, Crete, the Augean stables and the Garden of Hesperides are listed separately. Genealogical diagrams are provided to help the intricate web of kinship relationships. Over 270 line drawings and charts enliven the margins and provide information on the cultural representations of these mythic figures throughout history.
A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Mythology
Author: Michael Stapleton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
A guide to the legends, themes, and characters of classical mythology also features summaries of epic and dramatic works based on specific Greek or Roman myths.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
A guide to the legends, themes, and characters of classical mythology also features summaries of epic and dramatic works based on specific Greek or Roman myths.
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology
Author: William Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 1238
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 1238
Book Description
A New Classical Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography, Mythology, and Geography
Author: William Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Classical dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1066
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Classical dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1066
Book Description
The Illustrated Dictionary of Greek and Roman Mythology
Author: Michael Stapleton
Publisher: Peter Bedrick Books
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Describes the themes, characters, and legends of Greek and Roman mythology.
Publisher: Peter Bedrick Books
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Describes the themes, characters, and legends of Greek and Roman mythology.
Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology, ed. by W. Smith
Author: Greek and Roman biography
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1246
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1246
Book Description
A Classical Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography, Mythology and Geography
Author: William Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 946
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 946
Book Description
The Dictionary of Greek & Roman Mythology
Author: David Kravitz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780450021473
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780450021473
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The Hamlyn Concise Dictionary of Greek and Roman Mythology
Author: Michael Stapleton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780600332374
Category : Mythology, Classical
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780600332374
Category : Mythology, Classical
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Dictionary of Classical Mythology
Author: Jennifer R. March
Publisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1782976353
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Jenny Marchs 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.
Publisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1782976353
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Jenny Marchs 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.