The Greek And Roman Myths A Guide To The Classical Stories

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 0500770697
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories written by Philip Matyszak and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Annette Giesecke
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN 13 : 0762497130
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( 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 526 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.

Author : William F. Hansen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195300351
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( 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.

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 0500770689
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Greek and Roman Myths written by Philip Matyszak and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with intriguing facts and entertaining stories, this is the ideal introduction to the myths and tales of Ancient Greece and of Ancient Rome. Who was Pandora and what was in her famous box? Why is a famous brand named after the goddess Nike? What exactly is a Titan? The myths are still a part of modern life and language. This comprehensive book takes the fragments we half remember and guides us through the stories and characters, from the origins of the world and the labours of Hercules to the Trojan War and the voyages of Odysseus. It also shows how the stories have survived and influenced art and culture, from Renaissance painting to modern opera, literature, film and products. 'Carefully researched, enjoyable, diverting and intriguing' - Reference Reviews

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 0500770697
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories written by Philip Matyszak and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : William F. Russell
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0307774430
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classic Myths to Read Aloud written by William F. Russell and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-10-27 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete collection of Greek and Roman myths specially arranged to be read aloud to children aged five to twelve. "Every child deserves this book. Those who do the reading aloud will be enlightened and rewarded, too."--Edwin Newman Line drawings.

Author : Nancy Conner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440502404
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Everything Classical Mythology Book written by Nancy Conner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-02-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an introduction to ancienct Greek and Roman myths, gods, goddesses, monsters, and magical beasts.

Author : Robert Willoughby Corrigan
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781557830463
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classical Tragedy, Greek and Roman written by Robert Willoughby Corrigan and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1990 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Applause Books). A collection of eight plays along with accompanying critical essays. Includes: "The Oresteia" Aeschylus; "Prometheus Bound" Aeschylus; "Oedipus the King" Sophocles; "Antigone" Sophocles; "Medea" Euripides; "The Bakkhai" Euripides; "Oedipus" Seneca; "Medea" Seneca.

Author : William Hansen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691195927
Total Pages : 579 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths written by William Hansen and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Steven M. Berner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781572224797
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mythology:Greek/Roman Mortals written by Steven M. Berner and published by . This book was released on 2001-01-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the mortals in Greek and Roman mythology. Great companion for any mythology-related courses or the mythology buff.