In this new and substantially revised edition of H. J. Rose's classic survey and analysis of the evolution and tradition of Greek myth; Robin Hard adds various features which bring the work up-to-date with contemporary scholarship and address the needs of students.* a new preface analysing and contextualising H. J. Rose's attitude to myth* a new chapter devoted to the epic and other poetic sources of the myths; narrative prose mythography and the various forms of rationalisation* a new chapter examining the relationship between the different myths of Gods and heroes; with genealogical tables. Robin Hard shows how the myths of individual families and distinct locations hold together to form a coherent pseudo-historical pattern* extensively revises and simplifies notes* a new annotated bibliography.A Handbook of Greek Mythology presents a invaluable and user-friendly guide to the myths and legends of ancient Greece - their genesis; sources; development and significance.
#5707227 in Books Ilona Svetlikova 2013-07-05 2013-07-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .56 x 5.50l; .88 #File Name: 113733827X184 pagesThe Moscow Pythagoreans
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