Author: Philip Elliot Slater
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400862817
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 543
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The ancient Athenians were "quarrelsome as friends, treacherous as neighbors, brutal as masters, faithless as servants, shallow as lovers--all of which was in part redeemed by their intelligence and creativity." Thus writes Philip Slater in this classic work on narcissism and family relationships in fifth-century Athenian society. Exploring a rich corpus of Greek mythology and drama, he argues that the personalities and social behavior of the gods were neurotic, and that their neurotic conditions must have mirrored the family life of the people who perpetuated their myths. The author traces the issue of narcissism to mother-son relationships, focusing primarily on the literary representation of Hera and the male gods and showing how it related to devalued women raising boys in an ambitious society dominated by men. "The role of homosexuality in society, fatherless families, working mothers, women's status, and violence, male pride, and male bonding--all these find their place in Slater's analysis, so honestly and carefully addressed that we see our own societal dilemmas reflected in archaic mythic narratives all the more clearly."--Richard P. Martin, Princeton University Originally published in 1992. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Author: Tammy Gagne
Publisher: Legendary Goddesses
ISBN: 1543554539
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
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Empowering, high-interest narrative text tells the story of Hera, the queen goddess from Greek mythology. These core legends show Hera's loving yet jealous personality as she defends her marriage to the king of the gods ating myths also uncover Hera's past, detailing her creation and how she fits into the family of deities. Further explore Hera's role in Greek culture through her signature powers, symbols, and attire. Additional facts and historical information connect Hera's influence through popular culture today.
Author: Vinciane Pirenne-Delforge
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108841031
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 405
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Rethinks the workings of polytheism in ancient Greece through exploring the goddess Hera in her complex relationship to Zeus.
Author: Phillip Elliot Slater
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 513
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Author: George O'Connor
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1466817437
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
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The story of Hera, Queen of the Gods, and the heroes who won her favor. Volume 3 of Olympians, Hera: The Goddess and Her Glory, introduces readers to the Queen of the Gods and Goddesses in the Pantheon. This volume tells the tales of the many heroes who sought and won Hera's patronage, most notably Hercules. In Olympians, O'Connor draws from primary documents to reconstruct and retell classic Greek myths. But these stories aren't sedate, scholarly works. They're action-packed, fast-paced, high-drama adventures with monsters, romance, and not a few huge explosions. O'Connor's vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to undeniable life, in a perfect fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology. This title has Common Core connections.
Author: Philip Elliot Slater
Publisher:
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Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 513
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Author: Kathryn Lasky
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
ISBN: 9780786822744
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Recounts the story of the mythological hero, Hercules, child of Zeus and a mortal woman, including his twelve labors and ending with his ascension to Mount Olympus as a god.
Author: Caroline Gordon
Publisher:
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Category : Allegories
Languages : en
Pages : 416
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Author: George O'Connor
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1596434317
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
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Tells the story of Zeus and his battle with his father, Kronos, and the Titans. In graphic novel format.
Author: George O'Connor
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1466889551
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
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The myth continues in the tenth year of the fabled Trojan War where two infamous gods of war go to battle. The spotlight is thrown on Ares, god of war, and primarily focuses on his battle with the clever and powerful Athena. As the battle culminates and the gods try to one-up each other to win, the human death toll mounts. Who will win this epic clash of power? And how many will have to die first? This title has Common Core connections.
