The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths

The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths
Author: William Hansen
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 579
Release: 2019-10-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 0691195927

The first anthology to present the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories- from myths and fairy tales to jokes Captured centaurs and satyrs, talking animals, people who suddenly change sex, men who give birth, the temporarily insane and the permanently thick-witted, delicate sensualists, incompetent seers, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh-these are just some of the colorful characters who feature in the unforgettable stories that ancient Greeks and Romans told in their daily lives. Together they created an incredibly rich body of popular oral stories that include, but range well beyond, mythology-from heroic legends, fairy tales, and fables to ghost stories, urban legends, and jokes.

Roman Myths

Roman Myths
Author: Jane F. Gardner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1993
Genre: Mythology, Roman
ISBN: 9780714117416

The myths of the Romans are stories not about the gods but about the Romans themselves. Writers such as Livy, Virgil and Ovid presented myths as if they were actual histories of the origins and early days of Rome.

Roman Myths

Roman Myths
Author:
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Mythology, Roman
ISBN: 9780689838224

Retellings of fifteen Roman myths chronicling the exploits and adventures of Venus, Aeneas, Romulus and Remus, Diana, and others.

Roman Myths

Roman Myths
Author: David West
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2006-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781404208155

In graphic novel format, presents three stories from Roman mythology.

The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories (Myths)

The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories (Myths)
Author: Philip Matyszak
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2010-11-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0500770697

Full of intriguing facts and diverting stories—the ideal introduction to the myths and tales that lie at the heart of Western culture. Who was Pandora and what was in her famous box? How did Achilles get his Achilles heel? What exactly is a Titan? And why is one computer virus known as a Trojan horse? The myths of ancient Greece and Rome can seem bewilderingly complex, yet they are so much a part of modern life and discourse that most of us know fragments of them. This comprehensive companion takes these fragments and weaves them into an accessible and enjoyable narrative, guiding the reader through the basic stories of classical myth. Philip Matyszak explains the sequences of events and introduces the major plots and characters, from the origins of the world and the labors of Hercules to the Trojan War and the voyages of Odysseus and Aeneas. He brings to life an exotic cast of heroes and monsters, wronged women and frighteningly arbitrary yet powerful gods. He also shows how the stories have survived and greatly influenced later art and culture, from Renaissance painting and sculpture to modern opera, literature, movies, and everyday products.

Greek & Roman Myths

Greek & Roman Myths
Author: J.K. Jackson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2018-12-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1787556328

The classical gods of Rome uncoiled from the fertile imaginations of the ancient Greeks whose gods were passionate and violent, jealous of their powers and subject to both mighty outbursts of love and all-consuming bouts of vengeful war. The dark forces of the ancient world were held at bay by the resourceful and emerging civilisation that formed the basis of Western culture, providing a tradition of fabulous tales that are retold in this new book. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

Greek & Roman Mythology, Grades 6 - 12

Greek & Roman Mythology, Grades 6 - 12
Author: Edgar
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2008-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378188

Tell tales to students in grades 5 and up using Greek and Roman Mythology! This 128-page book includes reproducible activities that develop higher-level thinking skills through mythological stories, maps, charts, crossword puzzles, quizzes, and worksheets. The book covers topics such as mythology, geography, history, and creative writing. Students love learning about these fascinating tales!

Roman and European Mythologies

Roman and European Mythologies
Author: Yves Bonnefoy
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 341
Release: 1992-11-15
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0226064557

Collection of ninety-five articles on Roman and European mythologies, reproduced in full with illustrations, from the two-volume Mythologies.

Titans and Olympians

Titans and Olympians
Author: Tony Allan
Publisher: Time Life Medical
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN:

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the myths and legends of the Greeks and Romans.