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Handbook of Classical Mythology

William F. Hansen

3.6/5 ( ratings)

"Handbook of Classical Mythology" offers newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths. Written by a foremost mythologist, the book begins by exploring the sources and landscapes from which the myths emerged. It then provides a richly detailed timeline of mythic episodes from the creation of the cosmos to the end of the Heroic Age--"plus" an illustrated mythological dictionary listing every significant character, place, event, and object.

Whether exploring the world that gave rise to ancient mythology or researching a specific piece of the whole, the handbook is the best introduction available to the extraordinary cast of these tales and the natural and supernatural stages upon which their fates are played out.

Language: English

Pages: 394

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

Release: June 25, 2004

ISBN: 1576072266

ISBN 13: 9781576072264

Handbook of Classical Mythology

William F. Hansen

3.6/5 ( ratings)

"Handbook of Classical Mythology" offers newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths. Written by a foremost mythologist, the book begins by exploring the sources and landscapes from which the myths emerged. It then provides a richly detailed timeline of mythic episodes from the creation of the cosmos to the end of the Heroic Age--"plus" an illustrated mythological dictionary listing every significant character, place, event, and object.

Whether exploring the world that gave rise to ancient mythology or researching a specific piece of the whole, the handbook is the best introduction available to the extraordinary cast of these tales and the natural and supernatural stages upon which their fates are played out.

Language: English

Pages: 394

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

Release: June 25, 2004

ISBN: 1576072266

ISBN 13: 9781576072264

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