The Gods Of Greece And Rome
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Author | : Alexandra Sofroniew |
Publisher | : Getty Publications |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 2016-02-15 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 1606064568 |
Daily religious devotion in the Greek and Roman worlds centered on the family and the home. Besides official worship in rural sacred areas and at temples in towns, the ancients kept household shrines with statuettes of different deities that could have a deep personal and spiritual meaning. Roman houses were often filled with images of gods. Gods and goddesses were represented in mythological paintings on walls and in decorative mosaics on floors, in bronze and marble sculptures, on ornate silver dining vessels, and on lowly clay oil lamps that lit dark rooms. Even many modest homes had one or more religious objects that were privately venerated. Ranging from the humble to the magnificent, these small objects could be fashioned in any medium from terracotta to precious metal or stone. Showcasing the collections in the Getty Villa, this book’s emphasis on the spiritual beliefs and practices of individuals promises to make the works of Greek and Roman art more accessible to readers. Compelling representations of private religious devotion, these small objects express personal ways of worshiping that are still familiar to us today. A chapter on contemporary domestic worship further enhances the relevance of these miniature sculptures for modern viewers.
Author | : Richard Woff |
Publisher | : Getty Publications |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780892367061 |
Discusses different gods and goddesses of ancient Greece that appear in stories, films, and art.
Author | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publisher | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Total Pages | : 175 |
Release | : 2014-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1622751590 |
While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.
Author | : Arkady Roytman |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 20 |
Release | : 2009-05-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0486469956 |
A sparkling way to color powerful gods of popular mythology, these 16 stained glass designs include Poseidon, the king of the sea; Zeus, the ruler of the sky whose weapon was a thunderbo
Author | : C.R. Long |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 501 |
Release | : 2015-09-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9004296654 |
Preliminary material /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- CATALOGUE OF REPRESENTATIONS /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- GREEK AND LATIN TEXTS AND TRANSLATIONS /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- INTRODUCTION /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- THE ORIGINS OF THE TWELVE GODS THE NEAR EAST AND GREECE TO CA. 350 B.C. /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- THE GREEK EXPANSION CA. 350-200 B.C. /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- THE EXPANSION OF ROME /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- THE ZENITH OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- THE LATER ROMAN EMPIRE /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- CONCLUSIONS /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- THE EGYPTIAN MONTH GODS /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- GROUPS OF GODS OTHER THAN THE TWELVE /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- THE ALEXANDER AND DARIUS VASES /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- ADDENDUM /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- INDEX /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- ILLUSTRATIONS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SOURCES /CHARLOTTE R. LONG -- PLATES I-CI /CHARLOTTE R. LONG.
Author | : Jan N. Bremmer |
Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
Total Pages | : 552 |
Release | : 2010-07-30 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0748642897 |
This collection offers a fresh look at the nature and development of the Greek gods in the period from Homer until Late Antiquity The Greek gods are still very much present in modern consciousness. Although Apollo and Dionysos, Artemis and Aphrodite, Zeus and Hermes are household names, it is much less clear what these divinities meant and stood for in ancient Greece. In fact, they have been very much neglected in modern scholarship. Bremmer and Erskine bring together a team of international scholars with the aim of remedying this situation and generating new approaches to the nature and development of the Greek gods in the period from Homer until Late Antiquity. The Gods of Ancient Greece looks at individual gods, but also asks to what extent cult, myth and literary genre determine the nature of a divinity and presents a synchronic and diachronic view of the gods as they functioned in Greek culture until the triumph of Christianity.
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.
Author | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publisher | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Total Pages | : 158 |
Release | : 2014-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1622751531 |
Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.
Author | : William Sherwood Fox |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 678 |
Release | : 1916 |
Genre | : Mythology, Classical |
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Author | : Philip Freeman |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 2012-01-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1451609973 |
The author, a professor of classics and visiting scholar at the Harvard Divinity school presents modern interpretations of traditional Greek and Roman myths that render classic themes accessible to a new generation of readers. Here he retells some of the most popular myths and tales of errant gods, fantastic creatures, and human heroes, including powerful Zeus, his wife Hera, Apollo, beautiful Aphrodite, fierce Athena, the dauntless heroes Theseus and Hercules, the doomed lovers Orpheus and Eurydice, as well as the tales of the Argonauts, and the narrative of the Battle of Troy. These Greek and Roman myths are as relevant today as ever in their sharp observations about human nature; they still inspire awe, give us courage, and break our hearts. They have inspired plays, operas, and paintings, and live on today in movies and video games. -- From back cover.