Greek Nymphs - Myth, Cult, Lore (Paperback)

Greek Nymphs: Myth, Cult, Lore is the first comprehensive study of the nymph in the ancient Greek world. This well-illustrated book examines nymphs as both religious and mythopoetic figures, tracing their development and significance in Greek culture from Homer through the Hellenistic period. The book includes a survey of the evidence for myths and cults of the nymphs arranged by geographical region, as well as a special section on the worship of nymphs in caves throughout the Greek world.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2001
First published:	June 2001
Authors:	Jennifer Larson (Associate Professor of Classics)
Dimensions:	236 x 153 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	392
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-514465-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Pre-Christian European & Mediterranean religions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Pre-Christian European & Mediterranean religions > General
LSN:	0-19-514465-1
Barcode:	9780195144659

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