Classical Mythology
A Guide to the Mythical World of the Greeks and Romans
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Product details:
- Publisher Oxford University Press
- Date of Publication 1 January 2006
- ISBN 9780195300352
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages416 pages
- Size 233xx mm
- Weight 560 g
- Language English
- Illustrations Numerous line drawings 0
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Short description:
Focuses on the thriving civilizations of Mesopotamia from 3500 to 500 BCE. Whether you wish to explore the world that gave rise to ancient mythology or research a specific piece of the whole, this handbook is the best introduction available to an extraordinary cast of characters (gods, nymphs, satyrs, monsters, heroes) and the natural and supernatural stages upon which their fates are played out. Features a detailed timeline which serves as a convenient 'episode
guide' chronicling events described in classical mythology. A comprehensive A-Z section offers a quick way to identify the gods, mortals, events, and objects that are key to specific myths and legends.
Long description:
The birth of Aphrodite, the Trojan Horse, Zeus disguised as a swan. These and other classical myths and legends are usually encountered separately, but together they make up a coherent, multigenerational saga of epic battles, bizarre metamorphoses, immortal heroes, and all-too-human gods-a fantastic world recognizably real to its audience. Classical Mythology offers newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths,
beginning by exploring the landscapes where the myths are set. It then provides a richly detailed timeline of mythic episodes from the origin of the cosmos to the end of the Heroic Age-plus an illustrated mythological dictionary listing significant characters, places, events, objects, and concepts.
Whether you wish to explore the world that gave rise to ancient mythology or research a specific piece of the whole, this handbook is the best introduction available to an extraordinary cast of characters (gods, nymphs, satyrs, monsters, heroes) and the natural and supernatural stages upon which their fates are played out. Features ? A detailed timeline serves as a convenient "episode guide" chronicling events described in classical mythology ? A comprehensive A-Z section offers a
quick way to identify the gods, mortals, events, and objects that are key to specific myths and legends
"Hansen's work is excellently constructed and fulfils its role as an introduction to the subject. Instead of creating another dry dictionary, the author succeeds in bringing these myths to life in their original mythological context."-Bryn Mawr Classical Review
