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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. 'This was the slaying of the
Minotaur, which put an end forever to the shameful tribute of seven
youths and seven maidens which was exacted from the Athenians every
nine years.' The gods, heroes and legends of Greek mythology and
their Roman interpretations are as fascinating as they are
instructive. They include the almighty Zeus and his many wives;
heroic Perseus, slayer of the snake-headed Medusa; Helen of Troy,
whose beauty caused a great war; Medea, driven mad by jealousy; and
tragic Persephone, doomed to live half of each year in the
Underworld, condemning the world above to winter. First published
in 1880, this comprehensive collection is an early modern retelling
of the characters and tales of ancient Greece and Rome; a popular
account which offers an important insight into the ancient
civilisations that it evokes, and forms a basis for our
understanding of the classical world.
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
contains classical literature works from over two thousand years.
Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Collection of ancient myths and legends. Contains chapters on the
various deities like Saturn, Zeus, Jupiter, Minerva and many
others, Roman and Greek festivals and forms of worship. Originally
published in 1880.
The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome
This fantastically detailed book introduces the reader to the
deities of the classical ancients, from the Primordial Gods to the
Titans, Olympians and Demigods. It also features information about
beliefs and worship during the classical period and covers
festivals, temples, daily life and much more. The book also tells a
number of the ancient myths, from Jason and the Argonauts to the
story of Heracles (also known as Hercules), the tale of Perseus and
many more. It is suitable for all ages and is a wonderful way to
learn more about a fascinating period in world history.
This collection of the myths of ancient Greece and Rome is a great
volume covering the primary legends and characters that are
commonly encountered in day to day life.
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical
literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles
have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades.
The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to
promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a
TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the
amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series,
tredition intends to make thousands of international literature
classics available in printed format again - worldwide.
Collection of ancient myths and legends. Contains chapters on the
various deities, Roman and Greek festivals and forms of worship.
Originally published in 1894.
CONTENTS. PART I.-MYTHS. Introduction, FIRST DYNASTY. Origin of the
World- Uranus and Gaea (C lus and Terra), SECOND DYNASTY. Cronus
(Saturn), Rhea (Ops), Division of the World, Theories as to the
Origin of Man, THIRD DYNASTY. OLYMPIAN DIVINITIES- Zeus (Jupiter),
Hera (Juno), Pallas-Athene (Minerva), Themis, Hestia (Vesta),
Demeter (Ceres), Aphrodite (Venus), Helios (Sol), Eos (Aurora), Ph
bus-Apollo, Hecate, Selene (Luna), Artemis (Diana), Hephaestus
(Vulcan), Poseidon (Neptune), SEA DIVINITIES- Oceanus, Nereus,
Proteus, Triton and the Tritons, Glaucus, Thetis, Thaumas, Phorcys,
and Ceto, Leucothea, The Sirens, Ares (Mars), Nike (Victoria),
Hermes (Mercury), Dionysus (Bacchus or Liber), Aides (Pluto),
Plutus, MINOR DIVINITIES- The Harpies, Erinyes, Eumenides (Furiae,
Dirae), Moirae or Fates (Parcae), Nemesis, Night and Her Children-
Nyx (Nox), Thanatos (Mors), Hypnus (Somnus), Morpheus, The Gorgons,
Graeae, Sphinx, Tyche (Fortuna) and Ananke (Necessitas), Ker, Ate,
Momus, Eros (Cupid, Amor) and Psyche, Hymen, Iris, Hebe (Juventas),
Ganymedes, The Muses, Pegasus, The Hesperides, Charites or Graces,
Horae (Seasons), The Nymphs, The Winds, Pan (Faunus), The Satyrs,
Priapus, Asclepias (AEsculapius), ROMAN DIVINITIES- Janus, Flora,
Robigus, Pomona, Vertumnus, Pales, Picus, Picumnus and Pilumnus,
Silvanus, Terminus, Consus, Libitina, Laverna, Comus, Camenae,
Genii, Manes, Penates, PUBLIC WORSHIP OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS AND
ROMANS- Temples, Statues, Altars, Priests, Sacrifices, Oracles,
Soothsayers, Augurs, Festivals, GREEK FESTIVALS- Eleusinian
Mysteries, Thesmophoria, Dionysia, Panathenaea, Daphnephoria, ROMAN
FESTIVALS- Saturnalia, Cerealia, Vestalia, PART II.-LEGENDS.
Cadmus, Perseus, Ion, Daedalus and Icarus, The Argonauts, Pelops,
Heracles, Bellerophon, Theseus, The Seven against Thebes, The
Epigoni, Alcmaeon and the Necklace, The Heraclidae, The Siege of
Troy, Return of the Gr
Collection of ancient myths and legends. Contains chapters on the
various deities, Roman and Greek festivals and forms of worship.
Originally published in 1894.
Collection of ancient myths and legends. Contains chapters on the
various deities, Roman and Greek festivals and forms of worship.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1892 Edition.
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