Who was who in the classical world - from the clash of the Titans to the end of the world
What were the twelve labours of Herakles? Why did Zeus turn himself into a shower of gold? What was the name of the guard-dog of the Underworld? Which two-faced Roman god gave his name to the month January? What is the answer to the riddle of the Sphinx?
The myths of ancient Greece and Rome are the most dramatic and unforgettable tales of love, war, heroism and betrayal ever told. Whether it's Ikaros flying too close to the sun, Prometheus stealing fire from the gods or the tragedy of Oedipus, their characters have inspired art, literature, plays and films, and constellations named after them fill the night sky. But how much do you really know about them?
From the clash of the Titans to the fall of Troy, here are the greatest legends of all time, brilliantly retold by classical scholar Jenny March. All the heroes, monsters, villains, gods and goddesses of classical civilization are included; the epic journeys of Odysseus and Aeneas; the founding of Athens and Rome; the quests of Jason seeking the Golden Fleece and Theseus slaying the minotaur. Giving the origins, development and interpretation of each myth, this is the essential guide to the stories that have shaped our world.
By:
Jennifer March Imprint: Penguin Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 196mm,
Width: 130mm,
Spine: 32mm
Weight: 440g ISBN:9780141020778 ISBN 10: 0141020776 Pages: 624 Publication Date:24 July 2009 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
The Penguin Book of Classical MythsList of Plates List of Illustrations Maps Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Creation 2. The Gods 3. The First Humans 4. The Quest for the Golden Fleece 5. Io and Argos 6. Heroes and Monsters 7. Herakles 8. Theseus, Athens and Crete 9. The Theban Saga 10. The Trojan War 11. Odysseus and his Odyssey 12. The House of Pelops 13. Dangerous Women 14. Aeneas and the Destiny of Rome 15. The Foundation of Rome 16. Metamorphoses 17. Myths of Love and Death Select Bibliography Index
Dr Jennifer March has taught at Oxford and London universities, is author of the acclaimed Cassell Dictionary of Classical Mythology and Editor of the Classical Association's journal CA News.