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The Mythology of Plants - Botanical Lore From Ancient Greece and Rome (Hardcover)
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The Mythology of Plants - Botanical Lore From Ancient Greece and Rome (Hardcover)
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This is a fascinating exploration of the role of the botanical in
ancient Greek and Roman myth and classical literature. This
engaging book focuses on the perennially fascinating topic of
plants in Greek and Roman myth. The author, an authority on the
gardens, art, and literature of the classical world, introduces the
book's main themes with a discussion of gods and heroes in ancient
Greek and Roman gardens. The following chapters recount the
everyday uses and broader cultural meaning of plants with
particularly strong mythological associations. These include common
garden plants such as narcissus and hyacinth; apple and
pomegranate, which were potent symbols of fertility; and sources of
precious incense including frankincense and myrrh. Following the
sweeping botanical commentary are the myths themselves, told in the
original voice of Ovid, classical antiquity's most colourful
mythographer. The volume's interdisciplinary approach will appeal
to a wide audience, ranging from readers interested in archaeology,
classical literature, and ancient history to garden enthusiasts.
With an original translation of selections from Ovid's
Metamorphoses, an extensive bibliography, a useful glossary of
names and places, and a rich selection of images including
exquisite botanical illustrations, this book is unparalleled in
scope and realization.
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