Greek Myths And Legends

The perfect introduction to Greek myths, illustrated with bright pictures by Jan Lewis. Here are ten of the best loved Greek legends retold with warmth and humour to make them easily accessible to young children. Ages 5+. More

The first anthology ever 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… More

Creation myths, quests, the eternal battle between good and evil, these are some of the classic tales that feed the ravenous beast of modern culture. This new book brings to life the myths and legends of eight intriguing traditions: Native American, Chinese, Celtic, Scottish, Greek, Viking, Indian… More

DISCOVER Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths and legends ever told . . . More

a set of lively, racy, dramatic versions of the great myths, which, in a multicultural society, are recognized more than ever as stories without equal. More

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An examination of remedies for violent rage rediscovered in ancient Greek myths More

Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, poets and playwrights drew upon classical myths to convey Christian beliefs allegorically. This work explains the allegorical significance of such myths, with reference to their Greek and Latin sources, and discusses the interpretations of later writers. More

Discover the world's greatest myths and legends - from Greek mythology to Norse mythology - in this comprehensive guide. More

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An eloquent answer to some of the most vexing questions about the myth of Orpheus and its far-reaching ramifications through time and culture, Detienne's work ultimately offers a major rethinking of Greek mythology. More

Tony Bradman's masterful retelling of the classic Greek legend. Hercules was famous throughout Greece for his strength and courage, which made the Goddess Hera cross. Why should a human enjoy such fame and success? She wants to see him suffer. So she makes him the servant of cruel King Eurystheus,… More

…understanding of the dynamic relationship between the creation of myth and the development of the ancient Greek polis, or city-state, during crucial periods in archaic and classical Greece. Examining the diverse texts which crystallized Greek oral tradition, nine chapters by a multidisciplinary... More

Sarah Iles Johnston argues that the nature of myths as gripping tales starring vivid characters enabled them to do their most important work: sustaining belief in the gods and heroes of Greek religion. She shows how Greek myths-and the stories told by all cultures-affect our shared view of the… More

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A retelling of Greek myths is combined here with a comprehensive account of the world in which the myths developed - their themes, their relevance to Greek religion and society, and their relationship to the landscape. More

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… More

…at times contradictory, responses to ancient Greece in Greek and broader Western European modernism. Exploring the dynamics of ruination and the reconfiguration of fundamental icons of ancient mythology in surrealism, the author shows that Greek antiquity was an integral constituent of avant-garde… More

From Hades in the Underworld to Pegasus in flight, Greek Myths & Legends is an accessible introduction to the world of such characters as the Titans, Aphrodite and Poseidon. The book tells the story of Greek mythology from its creation myths and gods to its tales of mortals. More

With the publication of Ritual Lament in Greek Tradition, widely considered a classic in Modern Greek studies and in collateral fields, Margaret Alexiou established herself as a major intellectual innovator on the interconnections among... More

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Attributed to Apollodorus of Athens (born c. 180 BCE), but probably composed in the first or second century BCE, the Library provides a grand summary of Greek myths and heroic legends about the origin and early history of the world and of the Hellenic people. More

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The Greek myths have a universal appeal, reaching far beyond the time and physical place in which they were created. In this book, the reader is taken on a tour of 22 destinations in Greece and Turkey, from Mount Olympus to Homer's Hades, recounting the tales from Greek mythology and the history… More

An encyclopedia of Greek mythology, this work describes names, places and events in briefly-told tales of the gods of the Olympian pantheon. It features demigods, demons, heroes, and many of the great cycles, fables and nature myths. More

…and literature over more than two thousand years, the three volumes of A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology provide a wealth of information on every significant figure mentioned by the Greek and Roman writers in the areas of history, philosophy, mathematics, the Arts, medicine,… More

A genealogical chart of virtually all named figures of Greek mythology that can be shown to be related. The text includes a 72-page chart that links 3673 named figures into a single ""family tree"", and an 80-page index that provides a citation to an ancient source for each relationship. More

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We often think of classical Greek society as a model of rationality and order. Yet, in this text, Walter Burkert demonstrates that there were archaic, savage forces, with potentially violent and destructive energies, surging beneath the outwardly calm face of classical Greece, More

…of brave heroes and heroines and the marvels and monsters that they encounter. This edition of Greek Myths: A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys features six classic tales written especially for children by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It includes the legends of Pandora and the Box of Troubles, King Midas and More

How many times have you wished that you'd been taught Latin at school? Or that your history stretched all the way back to Greek and Roman myths and legends? Or perhaps you wish you knew all about the great inventions and medical developments that have made our world what it is today? A Classical… More

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Based on the lecture notes of scholar John M. Bell, this work provides a more detailed introduction to Greek mythology. Topics include myth and religion, purpose in the creation myth, human origins, death and deliverance, wildness and civilization and the nature of the Hero. More

Offers an analysis of various accounts of the foundation of that most "mythical" of the Greek colonies - Cyrene, in eastern Libya. This book examines the Greeks' symbolic discourse to show that these modern concepts arose much later than commonly believed. More

An introduction to some of the most prominent beings in the ancient Greek pantheon. More

Examines the Greek attempts to predict weather change by means of naked-eye observation of celestial phenomena, unaided by scientific meteorology. This book presents 720 signs derived from clouds, comets, dew, hoar frost, lightning, mist, moon, planets, rainbow, stars, sun, thunder, and winds. More

Preface, Acknowledgements; Pronunciation Guide; Dictionary; Bibliography of Sources More

This volume explores how the Greeks created and re-created their past in physical terms in both objects and images, and offers insights into the making of myth and the exceptional imagination of a people building the first modern civilization out of the relics of the past. More

An exemplary recounting of the Greek mythology for a new generation of readers by award-winning author John Spurling. More

This book uses the example of a famous sea-monster from Greek myth to challenge the view that a mythical name denotes a single clear-cut 'figure' and to demonstrate how the same symbol can express a range of anxieties. Of interest to students and scholars working in classics, mythology and gender… More

Here is a heroine to cheer for and a book to cherish.' Margot Livesey, author of THE HOUSE ON FORTUNE STREET and THE FLIGHT OF GEMMA HARDY 'Hauser recreates one of the oldest tales in Greek myth with great skill and panache.' Sunday Times'Fascinating and innovative . More

There are Heroes - and then there are Greek Heroes. More

This study in comparative mythology interprets the Greek myths in the light of the mythologies of other Indo-European cultures - Indian, Celtic, Scandinavian, Roman, Greek, Iranian and Ossetian. The author uses a modified version of the schema proposed by the French theorist Dumezil. More

Offering a radical revision of the Greek myth of the first woman, the author argues that Pandora leaves a decisive mark on ancient poetics and shows that we can unravel the profound impact of Pandora's image once we recognize that she embodies the very id More

Offering a picture of the most important of Greek gods, this study brings an examination of the fascinating god Zeus. It looks at myth, art, cult, philosophy, drama, theology, and European painting, amongst others. It also includes a range of illustrations and maps; translated passages from ancient… More

…belongs in the first rank of Greek heroes. Indeed to some he was a greater hero even than Heracles. With the help of Hermes and Athena he slew the Gorgon Medusa, conquered a mighty sea monster and won the hand of the beautiful princess Andromeda. This volume describes his myth, and it's rendering in… More

Covering a range of issues, including mystery, cult and philosophy, this work explores Dionysos - one of the most studied figures of the ancient Greek gods. Part of the "Gods and Heroes" series, it looks at the history and influence of this god. More

…remains the definitive edition of all fables reputed to be by Aesop. The volume begins traditionally with a life of Aesop, but in two different and previously unedited Greek versions, with collations that record variations in the major recensions. It includes 179 proverbs attributed to Aesop and More

This study of early Greek exploration makes a contribution to discussions of the encounters between Greeks and non-Greeks. The text focuses in particular on myths about Odysseus and other heroes who visited foreign lands on their mythical voyages homeward after the Trojan War. More

This festive season, discover the greatest Greek myth of all, as you've never known it before More

Like Charon navigating the River of Wailing, Mythology 101 will guide you through the most glorious (and completely terrifying) tales the ancient world has to offer. More

A wiro-bound hardback book featuring four pages of stickers and several other paper novelties. It offers information on ancient Greek gods, monsters, heroes, and culture as a whole. More

This is the story of Theseus, King of Athens. Renault reconstructs ancient Greek politics, giving readers a glimpse of the reign of Theseus, torn between his genius for kingship and his triumphant craving for adventure. More

This text covers the Greek myth of Icarus and chart its permutations through almost three millennia. It suggests interconnections between antiquity and post-classical art and draws on the literary accounts of the myth, pointing out their possible influence on artistic depictions. More

This authoritative and fascinating introduction to the legends of history will reintroduce readers to the cyclopes, Minotaur and centaurs of the Ancient Greeks, as well as shedding light on the wider world of mythology. The Midas Touch includes a stunning array of fascinating tales and gets to grips… More

…up with Medusa's hair-do and much more in this essential guide to mythology from around the world. From the ancient American plains to the Greek underworld and beyond, classic characters and tall tales spring to life in this uniquely illustrated must-have for lovers of myths, legends and folklore. More