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Format: Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk: Engelska
Antal sidor: 96
Utgivningsdatum: 2016-12-31
Upplaga: illustrated ed
Förlag: Southwater
Illustratör/Fotograf: over 200 colour photographs
Illustrationer: over 200 colour photographs
Dimensioner: 215 x 171 x 12 mm
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Komponenter: 60
ISBN: 9781844763139

Mythology of Greece and Rome

Name: Mythology of Greece and Rome
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Author: Arthur Cotterel
ISBN: 9781844763139

Myths and Legends of the Classical World

av Arthur Cotterel

Häftad, Engelska, 2016-12-31

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This is an A-Z encyclopedia of the classical myths and great mythical figures of ancient Greece and Italy. It contains over 160 alphabetical entries describing the central figures of each mythological system, with copious cross-references. It is beautifully illustrated with over 200 images spanning 15 centuries of fine art, from the ancient world to the present day, including both classic masterpieces and specially commissioned artworks. It presents a fascinating overview of the great classical stories, timeless in scope and appeal, with many threads and themes linking to literature, history, psychology and sociology today. This evocative and detailed encyclopedia of the fabulous myths and legends of the Greek and Roman people will provide the perfect introduction to this timeless subject for students, scholars and general readers who love passionate tales of intrigue and heroism. All the unforgettable characters are here: silver-tongued Odysseus; peerless Achilles and mighty Hercules; the warring twins, Romulus and Remus; Jason and the Argonauts, and Bellerophon, who tamed the winged horse, Pegasus.Pictorial features also focus on important and recurring mythological themes, such as Lovers of Zeus; Oracles and Prophecies; Voyagers; Monsters and Fabulous Beasts, and others.

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Arthur Cotterel has lectured and written widely on the mythologies and ancient civilizations of the world. He is Principal of Kingston College, in London, and author of the best-selling Dictionary of World Mythology, as well as a number of books on the civilizations of East Asia.