Author: Brian Kinsey
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 076147952X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321

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This title explores the many heroes and heroines of the Greek and Roman civilizations.

Author: Annette Giesecke
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0762497130
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 526

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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: H. A. Guerber
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 475

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"Myths of Greece and Rome. Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art" by H. A. Guerber. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author: Hélène Adeline Guerber
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 439

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This vintage book contains a complete and entertaining account of Grecian and Roman mythology. It is presented in a way that is intended to edify readers as to the considerable influence that Graeco-Roman mythology has had on literature and art, exploring in detail the many deities, stories, and themes involved. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in Greek and Roman mythology, and it will be of considerable utility to students. Contents include: "Jupiter," "Juno," "Minerva," "Apollo," "Diana," "Venus," "Mercury," "Mars," "Vulcan," "Neptune," "Pluto," "Bacchus," "Ceres and Proserpina," "Vesta," "Janus," "Somnus and Mors," " olus," "Hercules," "Perseus," "Theseus," et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1893.

Author: Hélène Adeline Guerber
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465523464
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 316

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Author: Rhiannon Ifans
Publisher: University of Wales Press
ISBN: 1786833727
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 374

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Who was Saint Valentine, the saint who gave his name to the festival of lovers in Wales? Where do red hearts and roses fit in? Or do they? This volume addresses these questions, but focuses more specifically on the previously unpublished Welsh poetry written over the centuries on the feast day of Saint Valentine in mid-February, the one saint’s day in the Christian calendar of saints that does not depend on the Church for a celebration of the feast day – far from resembling anything else on offer in any other part of Britain, these Welsh songs are lyrical, expressive, and often in cynghanedd (the concept of sound-arrangement within a line). This volume analyses the first extant Welsh Saint Valentine’s Day poems, and advances a new understanding of societal propriety in settings where citizens paid great attention to tradition. In so doing, it offers new insights into the tradition of observing Saint Valentine’s Day in Wales and, indeed, argues that although it is the fifth-century Dwynwen who is today considered to be the patron saint of Welsh lovers, Saint Valentine also handed out aid and sympathy to lovers in Wales over many centuries. To read Rhiannon Ifans article on her volume, visit Parallel.Cymru website https://parallel.cymru/rhiannon-ifans-red-hearts-and-roses/

Author: Antonia Fraser
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780894790706
Category : Heroes
Languages : en
Pages : 272

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Subjects range from heroes and heroines of the age of myth and legend; to men and women from Classical and Biblical times; to the age of Chivalry; to the age of Patriotism; and finally, the Modern Age.

Author: William Sherwood Fox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Classical
Languages : en
Pages : 678

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Author: H. James Birx
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1452265364
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 3138

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This five-volume Encyclopedia of Anthropology is a unique collection of over 1,000 entries that focuses on topics in physical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, and applied anthropology. Also included are relevant articles on geology, paleontology, biology, evolution, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and theology. The contributions are authored by over 250 internationally renowned experts, professors, and scholars from some of the most distinguished museums, universities, and institutes in the world. Special attention is given to human evolution, primate behavior, genetics, ancient civilizations, sociocultural theories, and the value of human language for symbolic communication.

Author: Brian Kinsey
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 0761479511
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321

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This title explores the many gods, goddesses, and mythological figures that have pervaded human culture from prehistoric times through today.