Classical MythologyLongman, 1995 - 696 стор. Classical Mythology, Fifth Edition, will appeal to anyone interested in ancient Greek and Roman mythology. This best-selling book is the most comprehensive introduction to classical mythology available. It features a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary; extensive translations of original mythological sources, including the complete Homeric Hymns and other works by Homer, Hesiod, Ovid, and a variety of Greek and Roman writers; and insightful and accessible discussion of classical myths in their historical and cultural settings, as well as their survival in literature, art, music, and film. The revised Fifth Edition includes enhanced clarity and readability through careful use of abundant heads and streamlined writing; expanded discussion of archaeological evidence supporting events described in myths; a new interior design and a substantially expanded black-and-white and color art program, chosen to provide a comprehensive view of the interaction between word and image; and a quick-reference glossary/index to help readers identify names, places, and events. |
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... Aeschylus is the conception of Zeus as the oppressor of humankind and Prometheus as its benefac- tor . In Aeschylus the clash of divine wills echoes triumphantly through the ages . His portrait , more than any other , offers the tower ...
... Aeschylus is the conception of Zeus as the oppressor of humankind and Prometheus as its benefac- tor . In Aeschylus the clash of divine wills echoes triumphantly through the ages . His portrait , more than any other , offers the tower ...
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... Aeschylus ' depiction of Zeus and his vision of the final outcome of the conflict between Zeus and Prometheus , 15 we must introduce the story of Io , a pivotal figure in Prometheus Bound.16 In the series of exchanges between Prometheus ...
... Aeschylus ' depiction of Zeus and his vision of the final outcome of the conflict between Zeus and Prometheus , 15 we must introduce the story of Io , a pivotal figure in Prometheus Bound.16 In the series of exchanges between Prometheus ...
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... Aeschylus , in which Clytemnestra kills him in his bath , trapping him in a robe while she stabs him . Aeschylus has Cassandra foresee the murder and her own death in a dramatic prophecy before she enters the palace . She links ...
... Aeschylus , in which Clytemnestra kills him in his bath , trapping him in a robe while she stabs him . Aeschylus has Cassandra foresee the murder and her own death in a dramatic prophecy before she enters the palace . She links ...
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ONE Introduction | 1 |
The Gods | 35 |
Myths of Creation | 37 |
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Achilles Adrastus Aeschylus answer Aphrodite Apollo appear arms Artemis asked Athena beautiful became become birth blood body born bring brought called carried child Cronus daughter death Demeter desire Dionysus divine earth Eteocles evil eyes fate father figure fire follows gave gifts give goddess gods golden Greek Hades hair hands head heart Hera Heracles Hermes hero hold Homeric honor horses human Hymn immortal Italy killed king labor land legend live look means mortals mother mountain mysteries myth mythology nature night Odysseus Oedipus once ordered originally Paris PENTHEUS play religion river Roman saga seen ship side sons soul spoke story tell temple Thebes things Tiresias told took Trojan Troy turned University whole wife women worship Zeus
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