There is more material available on Herakles than any other
Greek god or hero. His story has many more episodes than those of
other heroes, concerning his life and death as well as his battles
with myriad monsters and other opponents. In literature, he appears
in our earliest Greek epic and lyric poetry, is reinvented for the
tragic and comic stage, and later finds his way into such unlikely
areas as philosophical writing and love poetry. In art, his
exploits are amongst the earliest identifiable mythological scenes,
and his easily-recognisable figure with lionskin and club was a
familiar sight throughout antiquity in sculpture, vase-painting and
other media. He was held up as an ancestor and role-model for both
Greek and Roman rulers, and widely worshipped as a god, his unusual
status as a hero-god being reinforced by the story of his
apotheosis. Often referred to by his Roman name Hercules, he has
continued to fascinate writers and artists right up to the present
day.
In Herakles, Emma Stafford has successfully tackled the
Herculean task of surveying both the ancient sources and the
extensive modern scholarship in order to present a hugely
accessible account of this important mythical figure. Covering both
Greek and Roman material, the book highlights areas of consensus
and dissent, indicating avenues for further study on both details
and broader issues. Easy to read, Herakles is perfectly suited to
students of classics and related disciplines, and of interest to
anyone looking for an insight into ancient Greece s most popular
hero.
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