Robin Hard

The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Now in its 8th edition, this magisterial work offers a comprehensive survey of the stories of Greek myth, from the Olympian gods, through the lesser gods and deities, to the heroes, adventures, and foundation myths of the ancient Greek world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• 8 ed
• Seitenzahl: 654
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 318mm x 254mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 1444g
• ISBN-13: 9781138652606
• ISBN-10: 1138652601
• Artikelnr.: 55086559

Autorenporträt

Robin Hard has published translations of the Library of Apollodorus, the only surviving comprehensive ancient handbook of Greek mythology, and of treatises on astral mythology and various philosophical works.

Inhaltsangabe

List of figures
Preface
Abbreviations
1. Sources for Greek Myth
2. First Beginnings and the Age of the Titans
3. The Three Great Divine Families
4. The Rise of Zeus and Revolts against his Rule
5. Hades, Demeter, and the Mythology of the Underworld
6. Hera, Hestia and Poseidon
7. Apollo, Artemis and Athena
8. Dionysos, Hermes, Hephaistos, and Aphrodite
9. Lesser Deities and Nature-spirits
10. The Early Mythical History of Argos
11. The Life of Heracles
12. The Return of the Heraclids
13. Minos, Theseus and the Myths of Crete
14. The Kings of Athens
15. Theban Mythology from Cadmos to Oedipus
16. The Theban Wars
17. The Family of Deucalion and Hunt for the Calydonian Boar
18. Jason and the Argonauts
19. The Early Pelopids and the Family of Achilles and Ajax
20. The Royal Families of Troy and Sparta, and the Origin of the Trojan War
21. The Trojan War
22. The Return Journeys of the Greek Heroes
23. Aeneas, Romulus, and the Origins of Rome
24. Legends of Arcadia and Final Miscellany
Bibliographical note
Genealogical tables
The Great Olympian Gods
Main Index

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List of figures; Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Sources for Greek Myth; 2. First Beginnings and the Age of the Titans; 3. The Three Great Divine Families; 4. The Rise of Zeus and Revolts against his Rule; 5. Hades, Demeter, and the Mythology of the Underworld; 6. Hera, Hestia and Poseidon; 7. Apollo, Artemis and Athena; 8. Dionysos, Hermes, Hephaistos, and Aphrodite; 9. Lesser Deities and Nature-spirits; 10. The Early Mythical History of Argos; 11. The Life of Heracles; 12. The Return of the Heraclids; 13. Minos, Theseus and the Myths of Crete; 14. The Kings of Athens; 15. Theban Mythology from Cadmos to Oedipus; 16. The Theban Wars; 17. The Family of Deucalion and Hunt for the Calydonian Boar; 18. Jason and the Argonauts; 19. The Early Pelopids and the Family of Achilles and Ajax; 20. The Royal Families of Troy and Sparta, and the Origin of the Trojan War; 21. The Trojan War; 22. The Return Journeys of the Greek Heroes; 23. Aeneas, Romulus, and the Origins of Rome; 24. Legends of Arcadia and Final Miscellany; Bibliographical note; Genealogical tables; The Great Olympian Gods; Main Index

Rezensionen

'The new Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology retains all the acclaimed virtues of the 2004 edition, a completely rewritten and meticulously updated version of H.J. Rose's time-tested compendium. But this latest version provides an even more useful tool: Robin Hard has totally reorganized the earlier presentation of the often-complex stories about gods and heroes, more lucidly streamlining and sequencing the material, highlighting interconnections, and drawing attention to such matters as ancient cosmology and cult. The result is a fresh, clear narrative, featuring a strong story line while also attuned to curious lesser-known variants. An ideally accessible reference work, it can also be read straight through, with pleasure'.

Richard Martin, Stanford University, USA