Dictionary of classical mythology / Jenny March ; illustrated by Neil Barrett.
2014
BL715 .M38 2014
Linked e-resources
Linked Resource
Online Access
Details
Title
Dictionary of classical mythology / Jenny March ; illustrated by Neil Barrett.
Author
March, Jennifer R., author.
Edition
Second edition.
ISBN
9781782976363 electronic book
1782976361 electronic book
9781782976370
178297637X
9781782976387
1782976388
9781782976356
1782976361 electronic book
9781782976370
178297637X
9781782976387
1782976388
9781782976356
Published
Oxford ; Philadelphia : Oxbow Books, [2014]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xiii, 528 pages) : illustrations.
Call Number
BL715 .M38 2014
Dewey Decimal Classification
292.1/303
Summary
Jenny March's acclaimed Dictionary of Classical Mythology, first published in 1998 but long out of print, has been extensively revised and expanded including a completely new set of beautiful line-drawing illustrations for this Oxbow edition. It is a comprehensive A - Z guide to Greek and Roman mythology. All major myths, legends and fables are here, including gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, dangerous women, legendary creatures and monsters. Characters such as Achilles and Odysseus have extensive entries, as do epic journeys and heroic quests, like that of Jason and the Argonauts to win the Golden Fleece, all alongside a plethora of information on the creation of the cosmos, the many metamorphoses of gods and humans, and the Trojan War, plus more minor figures - nymphs, seers, kings, rivers, to name but a few. In this superbly authoritative work the myths are brilliantly retold, along with any major variants, and with extensive translations from ancient authors that give life to the narratives and a sense of the vibrant cultures that shaped the development of classical myth. The 172 illustrations give visual immediacy to the words, by showing how ancient artists perceived their gods and heroes. The impact of myths on ancient art is also explored, as is and their influence in the post-classical arts, emphasising the ongoing inspiration afforded by the ancient myths. Also included are two maps of the ancient world, a list of the ancient sources and their chronology, the more important genealogies, and an index of recurrent mythical motifs.
Note
Jenny March's acclaimed Dictionary of Classical Mythology, first published in 1998 but long out of print, has been extensively revised and expanded including a completely new set of beautiful line-drawing illustrations for this Oxbow edition. It is a comprehensive A - Z guide to Greek and Roman mythology. All major myths, legends and fables are here, including gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, dangerous women, legendary creatures and monsters. Characters such as Achilles and Odysseus have extensive entries, as do epic journeys and heroic quests, like that of Jason and the Argonauts to win the Golden Fleece, all alongside a plethora of information on the creation of the cosmos, the many metamorphoses of gods and humans, and the Trojan War, plus more minor figures - nymphs, seers, kings, rivers, to name but a few. In this superbly authoritative work the myths are brilliantly retold, along with any major variants, and with extensive translations from ancient authors that give life to the narratives and a sense of the vibrant cultures that shaped the development of classical myth. The 172 illustrations give visual immediacy to the words, by showing how ancient artists perceived their gods and heroes. The impact of myths on ancient art is also explored, as is and their influence in the post-classical arts, emphasising the ongoing inspiration afforded by the ancient myths. Also included are two maps of the ancient world, a list of the ancient sources and their chronology, the more important genealogies, and an index of recurrent mythical motifs.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references.
Access Note
Access restricted to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on print version record.
Available in Other Form
Dictionary of classical mythology
Linked Resources
Online Access
Record Appears in
Online Resources > Ebooks
All Resources
All Resources