Author: William Hansen
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691195927
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 579
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Book Description
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.
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Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
ISBN: 9780689838224
Category : Mythology, Roman
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Retellings of fifteen Roman myths chronicling the exploits and adventures of Venus, Aeneas, Romulus and Remus, Diana, and others.
Author: J.K. Jackson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1787556328
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 480
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The classical gods of Rome uncoiled from the fertile imaginations of the ancient Greeks whose gods were passionate and violent, jealous of their powers and subject to both mighty outbursts of love and all-consuming bouts of vengeful war. The dark forces of the ancient world were held at bay by the resourceful and emerging civilisation that formed the basis of Western culture, providing a tradition of fabulous tales that are retold in this new book. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.
Author: Philip Matyszak
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
ISBN: 0500770697
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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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: Rachel Harriette Busk
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian saints
Languages : en
Pages : 464
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Author: Jilly Hunt
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 1410949745
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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Discusses Roman mythology and its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.
Author: Frank Edgar
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
ISBN: 1580378188
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
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Tell tales to students in grades 5 and up using Greek and Roman Mythology! This 128-page book includes reproducible activities that develop higher-level thinking skills through mythological stories, maps, charts, crossword puzzles, quizzes, and worksheets. The book covers topics such as mythology, geography, history, and creative writing. Students love learning about these fascinating tales!
Author: Mike Dixon-Kennedy
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1576074889
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 387
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Book Description
Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology presents over 1,400 comprehensive A–Z entries of the myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome. The entries are cross-referenced where appropriate, and an extensive bibliography is provided. Entries include Heracles and Alexander the Great, and geographical features such as the islands of the Blessed and Dardanelles. An unusual feature of this dictionary is the inclusion of astronomical data, linking the myths and legends to the celestial objects named after them. Diverse characters and events from related traditions—Greco-Egyptian, Roman-Celtic, and more—round out the volume. Students of classical Greek and Roman traditions, librarians, and general readers will turn to this volume again and again for authoritative information on the myths and legends of these ancient cultures.
Author: Robin Johnson
Publisher: Myths Understood (Crabtree)
ISBN: 9780778745150
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This book explores the roles and relationships of the heroes and gods in ancient Roman myths and legends.
Author: David Kravitz
Publisher: Crown Pub
ISBN: 9780517527474
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 246
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Notes the identifying features and full family relationships of each figure in the mythologies and legends of ancient Greece and Rome, while separate entries identify places, creatures, and objects of relevant importance or note
