The Routledge handbook of Greek mythology
About this book
Now in its eighth edition, this magisterial work offers a comprehensive survey of the stories of Greek myth, from the Olympian gods, through the lesser gods and deities, to the heroes, adventures, and foundation myths of the ancient Greek world. The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology sets out to provide a comprehensive history of the divine order and mythical prehistory of Greece, as systematized on a genealogical basis by Hesiod and the ancient mythographers, while also taking into account the ways in which individual myths have changed and evolved over time in different genres of literature. This new edition has been extensively rewritten and reorganized to make it more accessible to readers who may have no particular knowledge of the ancient world and Greek mythology, and to ensure that information on each myth or mythical figure is easy to find within the book.This new edition of the handbook continues to offer an essential reference resource for all students of Greek mythology, and it provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of these stories for anyone with an interest in the classical world.
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· 776 pages · ≈ 14 h 22 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Routledge handbook of Greek mythology?
About ≈ 14 h 22 m — 776 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Routledge handbook of Greek mythology?
776 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Routledge handbook of Greek mythology?
It sits on the Religion, Mythology, History shelves.
Is The Routledge handbook of Greek mythology in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The Routledge handbook of Greek mythology?
Robin Hard.