Handbook of Classical Mythology, Hardback - William F. Hansen

An introduction to the mythological world of the Greeks and the Romans, combined with a chronology of myths and a dictionary of key characters, obj...

An outstanding distillation of Grimal's classic reference, this extensively cross-referenced work offers clear and concise entries that capture the...

DescriptionFrom Cinderella to The Boy Who Cried Wolf to The Dragon Slayer to the Judgment of Solomon, certain legends, myths, and folktales are par...

First major study of the representation of Minerva in the Middle Ages, giving insights into classical reception.

Zak argues that Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra represents the manner in which unwitting narcissism fails the genuine love that would have eleva...

Now in its 8th edition, this magisterial work offers a comprehensive survey of the stories of Greek myth, from the Olympian gods, through the lesse...

Reducere. Few civilizations hold the lure and appeal as ancient Egypt. Renown for their colossal temples, ornate tombs and an elaborate god mythology, ancien...

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Reducere. DescriptionDo you know that the Mesopotamians did not believe in life after death? Or that their Queen of the Underworld and their arrogant God of ...

New in the popular Very Short Introduction series, this is aimed at the general reader and students of classical studies. It looks into how myths c...

Reducere. Tales are often told marking the Vikings as no more than simple horn-helmeted explorers, infamous to abuse, pillage and plunder all that stood in t...

Reducere. Tales are often told marking the Vikings as no more than simple horn-helmeted explorers, infamous to abuse, pillage and plunder all that stood in t...

A collection of essays addressing the relevance, explanatory power, and exclusionary effects of the technical vocabulary of rhetorical theory.Publi...

Reducere. This book is a collection of the various Philippine deities, pantheons, myths and tales of wonder grouped under a few large headings and strung tog...

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What makes a magazine into a design classic? How can timeless ideas be incorporated into an ever-changing contemporary context? This title discusse...

Lukas has always known that Nox was different; her crimson eye made sure of that. So, when mysterious wizards kidnap Nox, and Lukas draws from its ...

Perhaps the single most revolutionary aspect of the Renaissance was the re-emergence of the gods and goddesses of antiquity. This book surveys this...

Contributor(s): Editor: Eric K. HansenEditor: Jeffery D. LongBuilding on the success of this book's first edition, Dr. Eric Hansen and Dr. Mack Roa...

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With the changing healthcare environment, 60 per cent of patients the are identified and receive treatment in the primary care setting. This handbo...

Reducere. Translated here into English for the first time, F. W. J. Schelling's 1842 lectures on the Philosophy of Mythology are an early example of interdis...

Cartea povestilor, legendelor si miturilor greco-romane - William Hansen

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania PressAuthor(s): Jane F. ThrailkillIllustration(s): 5 halftones, 1 lineNumber of pages: 312Publication date: 2...

Reducere. Every year, at the Wa Huang Gong temple in Hebei Province, China, people gather to worship the great mother, Nuwa, the oldest deity in Chinese myth...

Reducere. Unlike many other ancient mythologies, Hinduism thrives in the modern world. One billion followers and countless others have been captivated by its...

Reducere. Are you interested in learning about Japanese mythology? Are you intrigued by the culture of Japan? Are you looking for some interesting stories to...

This book argues that Cicero deserves to be spoken of with more respect and to be studied with greater care. Using Plato's influence on Cicero's li...

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons LtdAuthor(s): F NietzscheNumber of pages: 560Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 137 x 205 x 49Cover type: HardbackRed...

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Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, Classical Mythology, International Tenth Edition, is the most comprehensive survey of ...

Reducere. Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, Artemis, Athena -- do the gods and goddesses of Greece have anything to say to us that we haven't already heard? In this b...

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This attractively designed edition of the classic novel set in the Roaring Twenties is bound in genuine bonded leather, with gilt-edged pages and a...

Reducere. DescriptionExplore the History and Mythology of the Ancient Greeks There are few things as fascinating and exciting as the world of Ancient Greece,...

Reducere. DescriptionThe first anthology to present the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories--from myths and fairy tales to jokesCaptured centaurs...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Cornelia Dimmitt The Mahapuranas embody the received tradition of Hindu mythology. This anthology contains fresh translatio...

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Reducere. DescriptionDo you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer?Give your...

Cea mai cuprinzatoare antologie de naratiuni populare antice de pana acum, Cartea povestilor, legendelor si miturilor greco-romane reuneste aproape...

Reducere. Rediscover the golden age of the Western with this collection of four unforgettable novels of honor, adventure, and violence set against the magnif...

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Explore the History and Mythology of the Ancient Greeks There are few things as fascinating and exciting as the world of Ancient Greece, and in the...

Reducere. Would you like to learn how Egyptian's believe the world was created? Are you interested in learning about Egyptian gods and goddesses and the role...

New in the Eerdmans Classic Biblical Commentaries collectionIn this classic commentary on the Gospel of John, first published in 1983, F. F. Bruce ...

Reducere. 'Mythology gives us a direct connection with our human lineage, taking us out of the bubble of our modern worlds and into a narrative where time is...

Reducere. DescriptionHindu mythology is rich in detail yet, at times, features many contradictions. In this book, we are going to recount many favorite and c...

Do you know that the ancient Egyptians believed that People were made out of clay by their river god?For eons, the wisdom cultivated by the Egyptia...