The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories (Myths)

The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories (Myths)

Author: Philip Matyszak

Publisher: Thames & Hudson

Published: 2010-11-15

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0500770697

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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.


Titans and Olympians

Titans and Olympians

Author: Tony Allan

Publisher: Time Life Medical

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the myths and legends of the Greeks and Romans.


Greek & Roman Mythology

Greek & Roman Mythology

Author: Malcolm Couch

Publisher: In the Hands of a Child

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13:

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A pictorial examination of Greco-Roman mythology and its heroes.


Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology

Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology

Author: Luke Roman

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 1438126395

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Greek and Roman mythology has fascinated people for more than two millennia, and its influence on cultures throughout Europe, America, North Africa, and the Middle East attests to the universal appeal of the stories. This title examines the best-known figures of Greek and Roman mythology together with the great works of classic literature.


Greek & Roman Myths

Greek & Roman Myths

Author: J.K. Jackson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1787556328

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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.


Roman Gods & Goddesses

Roman Gods & Goddesses

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1622751590

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While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.


The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths

The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths

Author: William Hansen

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2019-10-29

Total Pages: 579

ISBN-13: 0691195927

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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.


Allusions and Reflections

Allusions and Reflections

Author: Elisabeth Wåghäll Nivre

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2015-06-18

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 144387891X

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In June 2012, scholars from a number of disciplines and countries gathered in Stockholm to discuss the representation of ancient mythology in Renaissance Europe. This symposium was an opportunity for the participants to cross disciplinary borders and to problematize a well-researched field. The aim was to move beyond a view of mythology as mere propaganda in order to promote an understanding of ancient tales and fables as contemporary means to explain and comprehend the Early Modern world. W ...


Who's who in Greek and Roman Mythology

Who's who in Greek and Roman Mythology

Author: David Kravitz

Publisher: Crown Pub

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780517527474

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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