Greek Poems to the Gods: Hymns from Homer to Proclus, Hardcover - Barry B. Powell

Reducere. The ancient Greek hymnic tradition translated beautifully and accessibly. The hymn--as poetry, as craft, as a tool for worship and philosophy--was ...

Sing to me of the resourceful man, O Muse, who wandered far after he had sacked the sacred city of Troy. He sawthe cities of many men and he learne...

Reducere. For decades, Classical Myth has been one of the most popular and best-selling texts for the study of classical myth. Oxford University Press is pro...

Reducere. DescriptionWhy would you introduce your child to Greek mythology when they are just figments of the imagination? Well, there are many benefits a ch...

This book provides a groundbreaking reassessment of the prehistory of Homeric epic. It argues that in the Early Iron Age bilingual poets transmitte...

The book discusses short, non-epic, and under-appreciated hexametrical genres, such as oracles, incantations, and laments, and gains new insight in...

This book develops an embodied model of aesthetic engagement derived from Greek poetry and Plato's philosophy, and uses this model to resolve an in...

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Reducere. GREEK MYTHOLOGYIf you want to enter the world of Greek mythology and to learn about its heroes and villains, this book has all of it in store for ...

Fresh analysis of elite public giving in the Greek cities in all periods of ancient history, highlighting it as a structural feature of polis socie...

Composed for recitation at festivals, these 33 songs were written in honour of the gods and goddesses of the ancient Greek pantheon. They recount t...

Reducere. The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome once dominated the world, and they continue to fascinate and inspire us. Classical art and architect...

A preeminent classics scholar revises the history of medicine.Medical thinking and observation were radically changed by the ancient Greeks, one of...

Fresh analysis of elite public giving in the Greek cities in all periods of ancient history, highlighting it as a structural feature of polis socie...

Publisher: Penguin Books LtdAuthor(s): Robin Lane FoxNumber of pages: 432Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 28Cover type: Paperback / so...

Reducere. A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Ancient Greek Religion with Its Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and MortalsThe ancient Greeks were explorers in ...

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Reducere. Awards🏆Nominee (2014) - Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - (Grades 3-6)Nominee (2014) - Charlotte Award - (Middle School/Grades 6-8)Contrib...

Reducere. DescriptionGREEK MYTHOLOGYTales of Greek mythology have been passed down for thousands of years, and have gone on to have a great impact on Western...

Reducere. GREEK MYTHOLOGYIf you want to enter the world of Greek mythology and to learn about its heroes and villains, this book has all of it in store for ...

Reducere. GREEK MYTHOLOGY Tales of Greek mythology have been passed down for thousands of years, and have gone on to have a great impact on Western society. ...

Reducere. GREEK MYTHOLOGYGreek mythology can be identified as the body of myths that were initially shared by the ancient Greeks in an era of folklore; the t...

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCAuthor(s): Sam JeffersonIllustration(s): Chartlets and colour photography throughoutNumber of pages: 224Publica...

Reducere. DescriptionToast a marshmallow, be a tree in winter, read braille -- Paul B. Janeczko and Richard Jones invite you to enjoy an assortment of poems ...

Reducere. This book takes you on a short journey-a weekend cruise, if you will-through ancient Greek myth, leading you up to Homer's doorstep. It proceeds ch...

Reducere. The Homeric Hymns are a collection of thirty-three anonymous ancient Greek hymns celebrating individual gods. The hymns are "Homeric" in the sense ...

Reducere. Captivating Stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters Greek mythology provides us with some of the greatest stories. The amazing...

DescriptionAn exploration of how the Greeks reacted to and interacted with India from the third to first centuries BCEWhen the Greeks and Macedonia...

Discover the exciting and fascinating world of Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes, from Zeus and Athena to Hercules, Medusa, and...

Most people are familiar, at least by repute, with Homer's two great epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey, but few are aware that other poems survive t...

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Reducere. 'This is the sort of picture book that will bear up under repeated childhood readings and may even be of use to adults.'--The Wall Street Journal"T...

Reducere. To earn the reputation of a literary giant within the generation of Waugh, Orwell, and Greene is no mean feat. To do so with the grace and genius t...

Reducere. Explore the Captivating History of Ancient Greece The culture and events of Greece were so influential they have a significant effect on modern-day...

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Reducere. DescriptionCaptivating Stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters This book on Greek mythology is part of the best-selling series...

Reducere. Love Notes is a fresh delightful book of poems from the heart. The Author has taken eight areas of love and expressed beautiful and meaningful poem...

Exciting new translation of Ancient Greek text by award-winning poet, critic and university lecturerPublisher: Carcanet Press LtdAuthor(s): Peter M...

Reducere. Explore Captivating Myths of the Greek Gods and HeroesAlthough the Greek gods and goddesses were powerful immortal beings, they were in many ways s...

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Reducere. More than anything in the world, little Joe wanted to grow up and become a police officer just like his dad. The problem was, Joe was born with bir...

What essential leadership lessons do we learn by distilling the actions and ideas of great military commanders such as George Washington, Dwight D....