The Illustrated Guide to Classical Mythology
Author | : Ascott Robert Hope Moncrieff |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 1992-01-01 |
Genre | : Mythology, Classical |
ISBN | : 9781851708789 |
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Author | : Ascott Robert Hope Moncrieff |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 1992-01-01 |
Genre | : Mythology, Classical |
ISBN | : 9781851708789 |
Author | : Annette Giesecke |
Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal |
Total Pages | : 526 |
Release | : 2020-10-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0762497130 |
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.
Author | : William F. Hansen |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 410 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0195300351 |
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.
Author | : Arthur Cotterell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013-12-10 |
Genre | : Folklore |
ISBN | : 9780754828983 |
A comprehensive reference source to the ancient world's most fascinating mythologies, bringing together the Classical legends of ancient Greece and Rome; the fairytale myths of the Celtic world; and from Northern Europe, tales of Germanic gods, Nordic warriors and giants.
Author | : Arthur Cotterell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Mythology |
ISBN | : 9780754805106 |
The central figures of classical mythology are described by expert Arthur Cotterell in Classical Mythology with wit and authority, and ancient legends are re-told as spell-binding narratives that offer intriguing insight into accounts of past ages. The myths of the Classical world have inspired generations of painters and poets, and this beautiful encyclopedia is illustrated with a wealth of imagery created over a period of fifteen centuries; both fine art paintings and specially-commissioned contemporary works adorn these fascinating tales.
Author | : Jennifer R. March |
Publisher | : Oxbow Books |
Total Pages | : 544 |
Release | : 2014-05-31 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1782976353 |
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.
Author | : Helen A. Guerber |
Publisher | : Fall River |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Mythology |
ISBN | : 9781435166851 |
A retelling of the stories of classical mythology by folklorist and historian, Helene Adeline Guerber.
Author | : Kevin Osborn |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 428 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780028623856 |
An introduction to Greek and Roman mythology provides explanations of all the gods and their roles, origins of the myths and theories on who wrote them, and the function of myths in society
Author | : John Bennett (M.D.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Mythology, Greek |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Stephen P. Kershaw |
Publisher | : Robinson |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2013-02-07 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1472107543 |
The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the book explains key issues arising from the narratives, and discusses the myths and their wider relevance. This long-overdue book crystallises three key areas of interest: the nature of the tales; the stories themselves; and how they have and might be interpreted. For the first time, it brings together aspects of Greek mythology only usually available in disparate forms - namely children's books and academic works. There will be much here that is interesting, surprising, and strange as well as familiar. Experts and non-experts, adults, students and schoolchildren alike will gain entertainment and insight from this fascinating and important volume.