(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, PDF+DRM, Kirjastus: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691281773)
A landmark account of the Prometheus story as myth and archetypeThe god Prometheus stole fire from heaven and bestowed it on humans. In punishment, Zeus chained him to a rock, where an eagle clawed unceasingly at his liver until Herakles freed him. F...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, PDF+DRM, Kirjastus: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691281803)
A landmark account of the Dionysos myth as an archetypal expression of indestructible lifeNo other god of the Greeks is as widely present in the monuments and ritual practices of antiquity as Dionysos. In this book, acclaimed mythologist and historia...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, PDF+DRM, Kirjastus: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691281810)
A landmark account of the divine physician of the Greeks in myth and archetypeTo the physicians of classical antiquity, Asklepios was the ideal of their existence as healers. In this book, acclaimed mythologist and historian of religion Carl Kerenyi...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691290690)
A landmark account of the Dionysos myth as an archetypal expression of indestructible lifeNo other god of the Greeks is as widely present in the monuments and ritual practices of antiquity as Dionysos. In this book, acclaimed mythologist and historia...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, PDF+DRM, Kirjastus: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691281865)
A landmark account of the Eleusinian Mysteries by one of the leading mythologists of the twentieth centuryThe Sanctuary of Eleusis near Athens was the center of a religious cult that endured for nearly two thousand years and whose initiates came from...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691291659)
A landmark account of the divine physician of the Greeks in myth and archetypeTo the physicians of classical antiquity, Asklepios was the ideal of their existence as healers. In this book, acclaimed mythologist and historian of religion Carl Kerenyi...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691290669)
A landmark study of the archetypal father, husband, and wife in Greek religion and mythWhat did Zeus mean to the Greeks of antiquity? Who was Hera, archetypally united with Zeus as if they were a human couple? Examining the word Zeus and its Greek sy...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691290676)
A landmark account of the Eleusinian Mysteries by one of the leading mythologists of the twentieth centuryThe Sanctuary of Eleusis near Athens was the center of a religious cult that endured for nearly two thousand years and whose initiates came from...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, PDF+DRM, Kirjastus: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691281872)
A landmark study of the archetypal father, husband, and wife in Greek religion and mythWhat did Zeus mean to the Greeks of antiquity? Who was Hera, archetypally united with Zeus as if they were a human couple? Examining the word Zeus and its Greek sy...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691290683)
A landmark account of the Prometheus story as myth and archetypeThe god Prometheus stole fire from heaven and bestowed it on humans. In punishment, Zeus chained him to a rock, where an eagle clawed unceasingly at his liver until Herakles freed him. F...Loe edasi...
A stunning debut GUARDIANA feast of gender-bending pleasures THE BIG ISSUEShe keeps her eyes on me while she lights the end of my cigarette. I stare back at her. Something in the pills and in her eyes is opening up my muscles like hands parting f...Loe edasi...
DIVE INTO THE WORLD-BURNING HORROMANTASY, BRINGING TOGETHER LITERATURES MOST FAMOUS LADY VILLAINS, LADY MACBETH AND KLYTEMNESTRA . . .For fans of A Dowry of Blood, Clytemnestra, and Piranesi, Vile Lady Villains is an unforgettable ride into the real...Loe edasi...
THE GREATEST LOVE STORY NEVER TOLD.A profoundly moving sapphic tale of love, identity and defiance that retells the love story of Penelope, one of Ancient Greeces most famous heroines.This is Rosie Hewletts masterpiece JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling...Loe edasi...
THE HEART STOPPING SEQUEL TO THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, DAUGHTER OF CHAOS . . . LIFE THREATENING ODDS. DANGEROUS GODS. AND A PROPHECY ONLY SHE CAN FULFIL . . . --Danae has fought monsters, crossed oceans and stared into the face of death.It...Loe edasi...
Rediscover legendary tales from Ancient Mythology, centred around the stories of women, perfect for fans of Mythos, Circe, Pandora and Clytemnestra in this beautifully-illustrated bold feminist retelling of ancient mythological stories, written by ex...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 16-Sep-2025, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Quarto Publishing PLC, ISBN-13: 9781836001683)
Discover the Worlds of the Greek GodsFor centuries, the Greek gods have captivated the imagination of readers with their complex personalities and timeless myths. The Greek Gods and Their Worlds offers a fresh perspective, exploring not just the well...Loe edasi...
Praise for Rosie HewlettDelightfully devastating Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, QueenA fiery and dramatic novel Jennifer Saint, author of AriadneVivid and powerful Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and ErosYou know her name, you know he...Loe edasi...
Solomonica Magica is the first comprehensive survey of Solomonic or Holy Rider amulets from the Mediterranean of Late Antiquity and Early Byzantium. Hundreds of magical gems, leaf-shaped pendants, circular medallions, and other apotropaic objects...Loe edasi...
Wildly imaginative ... There is a spectacular wizardry to her words Observer Quick before the story ebbs away.There are things I need to tell youA work of great strength and equal delicacy, Mouth transports us to a world where violence hangs in t...Loe edasi...
Historys greatest adventure story brought to us anew by Americas greatest living classicist this is fast, fluent, thrilling, and a hugely impressive accomplishment Lee ChildThis may be the best translation of The Odyssey yet Edith Hall, Telegra...Loe edasi...
THE INSTANT TIMES BESTSELLERAward-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser takes readers on an epic journey to uncover the astonishing true story of the real women behind ancient Greece s greatest legends, and the real heroes of those ancient ep...Loe edasi...
A focused study of an ancient myth and its reception, which provokes new consideration of how myth in general can challenge social norms. Analyzing the visual and literary transformations of the myth of Endymion and Selene, Anna Chiara Corradino argu...Loe edasi...
A focused study of an ancient myth and its reception, which provokes new consideration of how myth in general can challenge social norms. Analyzing the visual and literary transformations of the myth of Endymion and Selene, Anna Chiara Corradino argu...Loe edasi...
Situated at the crossroads between Athens, Boiotia, Megara, and Salamis, Eleusis was exposed to the changing fortunes in a connected world. From the Athenian perspective, Eleusis marked the fringes of their territory. From everybody elses point of v...Loe edasi...
Presenting a wide range of new scholarly approaches, this is the first volume to critique the highly influential television series Xena: Warrior Princess. Based on the online international 2021 conference on Xena: Warrior Princess, this book offers a...Loe edasi...
Presenting a wide range of new scholarly approaches, this is the first volume to critique the highly influential television series Xena: Warrior Princess. Based on the online international 2021 conference on Xena: Warrior Princess, this book offers a...Loe edasi...
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING FANTASY DEBUT, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GODKILLER AND THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE . . .FOR MORTALS TO RISE, THE GODS MUST FALL.-In Ancient Greece, the twelve gods of Olympus rule with fear, demanding sacrifice, obedience and...Loe edasi...
How did ancient Greeks and Romans perceive their environments: did they see order or chaos, chance or control? And how do their views compare to modern perceptions? Conversing with Chaos in Graeco-Roman Antiquity challenges prevailing ideas that anci...Loe edasi...
How did ancient Greeks and Romans perceive their environments: did they see order or chaos, chance or control? And how do their views compare to modern perceptions? Conversing with Chaos in Graeco-Roman Antiquity challenges prevailing ideas that anci...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 12-Nov-2024, PDF+DRM, Kirjastus: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691210995)
A fresh and original introduction to the Odysseyand how it continues to shape literature, film, art and even the ways we make sense of our livesReading the Odyssey is an introduction to Homers masterpiece like no other. It combines a cultural and in...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 12-Nov-2024, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691210995)
A fresh and original introduction to the Odysseyand how it continues to shape literature, film, art and even the ways we make sense of our livesReading the Odyssey is an introduction to Homers masterpiece like no other. It combines a cultural and in...Loe edasi...
A fresh and questioning look at girlhood and its icons, unravelling the millennia of myth woven around girls.A sensual exploration of two female archetypes GuardianOne of our most gifted poets ... This is tender and exquisite poetry Mona Arshi, a...Loe edasi...
This book brings the world of ancient Greek mythology to life in jaw-dropping detail. Alongside stunning photographs of ancient treasures, youll see awe-inspiring CGI scenes from the classic myths. Its your chance to discover gripping tales from th...Loe edasi...
Three electrifying, fresh takes on Greek classics, adapting their stories to the modern day to address contemporary issues.Protest, desire, free will; the central themes of Greek classics have never been more prescient. In this specially commissioned...Loe edasi...
Three electrifying, fresh takes on Greek classics, adapting their stories to the modern day to address contemporary issues.Protest, desire, free will; the central themes of Greek classics have never been more prescient. In this specially commissioned...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 08-Oct-2024, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc, ISBN-13: 9780760391501)
In this unique exploration of world mythology, discover how ancient tales across cultures have influenced todays pop culture, from Beyonce to Game of Thrones.Fun and engaging, The Encyclopedia of Epic Myths and Legends details the influences of clas...Loe edasi...
***If you want to have fun refreshing your knowledge on Greek gods and goddesses, try Caroline Lawrences beautifully illustrated Pantheon. Mary BeardI love Caroline Lawrence and so should you. Natalie HaynesHuge fun! Tom HollandGorgeous illus...Loe edasi...
Yiannis Gabriel examines what ancient Greek myths can teach us about the troubles and challenges of our post-truth times: environmental degradation, mass migration, war, inequality, exclusion, authoritarianism and perplexing technological possibili...Loe edasi...
Yiannis Gabriel examines what ancient Greek myths can teach us about the troubles and challenges of our post-truth times: environmental degradation, mass migration, war, inequality, exclusion, authoritarianism and perplexing technological possibili...Loe edasi...
Celebrating the contributions of Panayotis Pachis to the field, this book discusses the past, present, and future of the study of religion in antiquity and modernity. Panayotis Pachis has dedicated his celebrated career at the Aristotle University of...Loe edasi...
Celebrating the contributions of Panayotis Pachis to the field, this book discusses the past, present, and future of the study of religion in antiquity and modernity. Panayotis Pachis has dedicated his celebrated career at the Aristotle University of...Loe edasi...
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(Ilmumisaeg: 28-Aug-2024, EPUB+DRM, Kirjastus: Taylor & Francis Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781040036730)
Seers, Shrines and Sirens (1965) surveys the history of Greek religion during the great formative and revolutionary era of the sixth century BC. It treats, among other subjects, the rise to prominence of the Delphic oracle, the growth of religious fe...Loe edasi...
