A Handbook of Greek Mythology
About this book
In this new and substantially revised edition of H. J. Rose's classic survey and analysis of the evolution and tradition of Greek myth, Robin Hard adds various features which bring the work up-to-date with contemporary scholarship and address the needs of students. a new preface analysing and contextualising H. J. Rose's attitude to myth a new chapter devoted to the epic and other poetic sources of the myths, narrative prose mythography and the various forms of rationalisation a new chapter examining the relationship between the different myths of Gods and heroes, with genealogical tables. Robin Hard shows how the myths of individual families and distinct locations hold together to form a coherent pseudo-historical pattern extensively revises and simplifies notes a new annotated bibliography. A Handbook of Greek Mythology presents a invaluable and user-friendly guide to the myths and legends of ancient Greece - their genesis, sources, development and significance.
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3.7/5 · 3 readers · 363 pages · ≈ 6 h 43 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read A Handbook of Greek Mythology?
About ≈ 6 h 43 m — 363 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is A Handbook of Greek Mythology?
363 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is A Handbook of Greek Mythology?
It sits on the Religion, Mythology shelves.
Is A Handbook of Greek Mythology in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote A Handbook of Greek Mythology?
H. J. Rose (1883–1961).
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