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Dictionary of Classical Mythology

Author : Jennifer R. March
Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 : 1782976353
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (829 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Classical Mythology written by Jennifer R. March and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2014-05-31 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Penguin Book of Classical Myths

Author : Jennifer R. March
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141020776
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book The Penguin Book of Classical Myths written by Jennifer R. March and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The figures and events of classical myths underpin our culture and the constellations named after them fill the night sky. Whether it�s the raging Minotaur trapped in the Cretan labyrinth or the twelve labours of Hercules, Aphrodite�s birth from the waves or Zeus visiting Danae as a shower of gold, the mythology of Greece and Rome is full of unforgettable stories. All the stories of the Greek tragedies � Oedipus, Medea, Antigone � are there; all the events of the Trojan wars and of Odysseus and Aeneas� epic journeys; the founding of Athens and of Rome� These are the strangest tales of love, war, betrayal and heroism ever told and, while brilliantly retelling them, this book shows how they echo through the works of much later writers from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Camus and Ted Hughes. Full of attractive illustrations and laid out in eighteen clear chapters (the titles include �Dangerous Women� and �Heroes�), Dr Jennifer March has written a fascinating guide to the myths of classical civilization that is as readable as a novel.

The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion

Author : S. R. F. Price
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780192802897
Total Pages : 599 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion written by S. R. F. Price and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion offers a fully rounded and highly authoritative point of access to all aspects of ancient religious life and thought. Dr Simon Price and Dr Emily Kearns, area advisers for the third edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, have come together to select, revise, edit, and in some cases wholly recast, a large number of key entries from OCD to create this handy, accessible reference work on mythology and religion in the Graeco-Roman world. Bringing to the attention of a wider audience the authority and scholarly rigour of OCD, the Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion provides students, teachers, and general readers with an affordable comprehensive, and wide-ranging A-Z reference source. The Dictionary is unique in that in addition to Greek myths and Roman festivals it covers Greek and Roman religious places, monuments, religious personnel, divination, astrology, and magic, and also contains many entries on Judaism and Christianity in Greek and Roman times.

Dictionary Of Classical Mythology

Author : J. E. Zimmerman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary Of Classical Mythology written by J. E. Zimmerman and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Dictionary of Classical Mythology

Author : Pierre Grimal
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9780631201021
Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Classical Mythology written by Pierre Grimal and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1996-08-27 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dictionary of Classical Mythology is a unique companion to the ancient Greek and Roman myths and legends.

The Dictionary of Mythology

Author : Ja Coleman
Publisher : Arcturus Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781789508604
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Mythology written by Ja Coleman and published by Arcturus Editions. This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who was Artemis and what part did she play in the battle of the Giants? Who was the whale-monster Qaqwaii and how did he hunt his prey? This dictionary of mythology is a wonderful and invaluable reference guide to the various myths and legends from across the globe. Dip into this A-Z guide to discover the names of devious gods, enchanted objects and ancient cities, as well as the cultures that these tales originate from. These myths are taken not only from the familiar Greek, Roman and Norse traditions but also Mesopotamian, Haitian, Tibetan, Native American and many more. Painstakingly researched over 25 years, this incredible resource provides more than just scholarly information but also showcases the staggering creativity and imagination of our ancient belief systems. This beautiful hardback edition is presented in a handsome slipcase, making a perfect collectable or gift for any mythology enthusiasts.

Classical Mythology

Author : William F. Hansen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195300351
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Classical Mythology written by William F. Hansen and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2005 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions

Author : Martin H. Manser
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0816048681
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (16 download)

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Book Synopsis The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions by : Martin H. Manser

Download or read book The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions written by Martin H. Manser and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.

Classical Mythology A to Z

Author : Annette Giesecke
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN 13 : 0762497130
Total Pages : 549 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Classical Mythology A to Z written by Annette Giesecke and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales. From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult. In addition to being an important standalone work, Classical Mythology A-to-Z is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustrations throughout by artist Jim Tierney.

Who's Who in Classical Mythology

Author : Adrian Room
Publisher : Gramercy
ISBN 13 : 9780517222560
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (225 download)

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Download or read book Who's Who in Classical Mythology written by Adrian Room and published by Gramercy. This book was released on 2003 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Handbook of Classical Mythology

Author : William F. Hansen
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Classical Mythology written by William F. Hansen and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2004-06-10 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the mythological world of the Greeks and the Romans, combined with a chronology of myths and a dictionary of key characters, objects, and events. Handbook of Classical Mythology offers newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths. Written by a foremost mythologist, the book begins by exploring the sources and landscapes from which the myths emerged. It then provides a richly detailed timeline of mythic episodes from the creation of the cosmos to the end of the Heroic Age—plus an illustrated mythological dictionary listing every significant character, place, event, and object. Whether exploring the world that gave rise to ancient mythology or researching a specific piece of the whole, the handbook is the best introduction available to the extraordinary cast of these tales (gods, nymphs, satyrs, monsters, heroes) and the natural and supernatural stages upon which their fates are played out.

A New Classical Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography,mythology and Geography

Author : William Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1076 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A New Classical Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography,mythology and Geography written by William Smith and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 1076 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Classical Mythology: The Basics

Author : Richard Martin
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317539168
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Classical Mythology: The Basics written by Richard Martin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-28 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an engaging introduction which explores the latest thinking about Classical mythology, the history of interpreting myths and the role of myths in cultural tradition, from painting to opera, philosophy, politics, drama, and religion in the modern day. It answers such questions as what are ancient myths and who invented them where do gods come from what makes a hero how is Classical myth used in the modern world and what approaches are there to the study of myth? Featuring further reading and case studies from antiquity to the modern day, this is an essential introduction to the myths which have been a fundamental part of Western culture throughout history.

Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology

Author : William Smith
Publisher : London Taylor and Walton 1850.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1116 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology written by William Smith and published by London Taylor and Walton 1850.. This book was released on 1850 with total page 1116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lemprière's Dictionary

Author : Lawrence Norfolk
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN 13 : 0802199437
Total Pages : 861 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Lemprière's Dictionary written by Lawrence Norfolk and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 861 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Somerset Maugham Prize–winning, international bestselling debut novel: “a dazzling linguistic and formal achievement” set in 18th century London (Salman Rushdie). In eighteenth-century London, John Lempriere works feverishly on a celebrated dictionary of classical mythology that bears his name. But when he discovers a conspiracy against his family dating back 150 years, he embarks on a personal mission that will pit him against enemies he never new he had, allies he never thought he would ever want, and a destiny he never imagined . . . Told with the narrative drive of a political thriller and a Dickensian panorama of place and time, this “superbly entertaining” tale encompasses multinational conspiracies and a motley cast of scholars, eccentrics, prostitutes, assassins, drunken aristocrats, and octogenarian pirates—all brilliantly depicted across three continents and the world of classical mythology (The Washington Post).

The Dictionary of Classical Mythology

Author : Pierre Grimal
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 603 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (476 download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Classical Mythology written by Pierre Grimal and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology

Author : Philip Wilkinson
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780751357981
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (579 download)

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Download or read book Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology written by Philip Wilkinson and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1998 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized by geographic region and with characters from the same stories and episodes grouped together, this comprehensive book is an excellent reference tool. Legendary heroes appear with their adversaries to set each myth in context, as do gods and goddesses of the underworld and mythical beasts.