Monsters In Greek Literature
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Monsters In Greek Literature
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Author : Fiona Mitchell
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-05-30
Monsters In Greek Literature written by Fiona Mitchell and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-30 with History categories.
Monsters in Greek literature are often thought of as creatures which exist in mythological narratives, however, as this book shows, they appear in a much broader range of ancient sources and are used in creation narratives, ethnographic texts, and biology to explore the limits of the human body and of the human world. This book provides an in-depth examination of the role of monstrosity in ancient Greek literature. In the past, monsters in this context have largely been treated as unimportant or analysed on an individual basis. By focusing on genres rather than single creatures, the book provides a greater understanding of how monstrosity and abnormal bodies are used in ancient sources. Very often ideas about monstrosity are used as a contrast against which to examine the nature of what it is to be human, both physically and behaviourally. This book focuses on creation narratives, ethnographic writing, and biological texts. These three genres address the origins of the human world, its spatial limits, and the nature of the human body; by examining monstrosity in these genres we can see the ways in which Greek texts construct the space and time in which people exist and the nature of our bodies. This book is aimed primarily at scholars and students undertaking research, not only those with an interest in monstrosity, but also scholars exploring cultural representations of time (especially the primordial and mythological past), ancient geography and ethnography, and ancient philosophy and science. As the representation of monsters in antiquity was strongly influential on medieval, renaissance, and early modern images and texts, this book will also be relevant to people researching these areas.
Monsters And Monstrosity In Greek And Roman Culture
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Author : Catherine Atherton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Monsters And Monstrosity In Greek And Roman Culture written by Catherine Atherton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Literary Criticism categories.
Heroes Monsters Of Greek Myth
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Author : Bernard Evslin
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Release Date : 1967
Heroes Monsters Of Greek Myth written by Bernard Evslin and has been published by Scholastic Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A retelling of all the great tales of Greek mythology in language that is simple, swift and highly dramatic.
A Bestiary Of Monsters In Greek Mythology
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Author : Spyros Syropoulos
language : en
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2018-08-31
A Bestiary Of Monsters In Greek Mythology written by Spyros Syropoulos and has been published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-31 with Social Science categories.
The aim of this book is to explore the realm of the imaginary world of Greek mythology and present the reader with a categorization of monstrosity, referring to some of the most noted examples in each category.
The Monsters And Creatures Of Greek Mythology
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Author : Don Nardo
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2011-07
The Monsters And Creatures Of Greek Mythology written by Don Nardo and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Describes some of the strange, colorful, and dangerous creatures found in Greek mythology.
A Bestiary Of Monsters In Greek Mythology
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Author : Spyros Syropoulos
language : en
Publisher: Archaeopress Archaeology
Release Date : 2018-08-31
A Bestiary Of Monsters In Greek Mythology written by Spyros Syropoulos and has been published by Archaeopress Archaeology this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-31 with History categories.
Greek myths abound in images of beauty and perfection: charming gods, attractive goddesses, and handsome heroes, all of them standards of physical and spiritual flawlessness. However, the ancient Greeks were not fond of absolutes. No god or hero is shown without blemishes in character and ethics, and some are even physically imperfect, like Hephaestus, who is ugly and lame. Another element that dominates Greek mythology is the idea of balance. Good and evil, light and darkness, hubris and punishment. What could not be missing from this world is the image of reversed beauty: monstrosity. The aim of this book is to explore the realm of the imaginary world of Greek mythology and present the reader with a categorization of monstrosity, referring to some of the most noted examples in each category.
Monsters Of Greek Mythology Volume Two
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Author : Bernard Evslin
language : en
Publisher: Graymalkin + ORM
Release Date : 2023-04-13
Monsters Of Greek Mythology Volume Two written by Bernard Evslin and has been published by Graymalkin + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-13 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
The gods, heroes, and monsters of Greek mythology come wondrously alive in this second volume of Bernard Evslin’s award-winning series Book two of Bernard Evslin’s extraordinary work opens with the story of Hercules, the strongest man on Earth. Son of a mortal woman and Zeus, feared and hated by Zeus’s wife, Hera, Hercules is condemned to twelve labors in which he must fight the world’s most terrifying monsters. It seems that the world’s mightiest hero may have met his match against the Hydra, a beast with one hundred heads that spew lethal poison. Other tales feature Atlas, the Titan condemned to bear the world on his shoulders; the hideous gorgon Medusa, who turns men to stone; the half-man, half-bull Minotaur; the Sphinx; and many more. Greek myths come to thrilling life in these timeless stories of love and revenge, sorcery and enchantment, in which gods and demigods, mortals, fiends, and demons battle between good and evil. It is a world where bushes become bears, the four winds go to war, and the Nemean Lion and giant crab Cancer strike terror into the hearts of all.
Monsters Of Greek Mythology Volume One
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Author : Bernard Evslin
language : en
Publisher: Graymalkin + ORM
Release Date : 2023-04-13
Monsters Of Greek Mythology Volume One written by Bernard Evslin and has been published by Graymalkin + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-13 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
This first volume of Bernard Evslin’s award-winning series introduces the monsters, demons, gods, and heroes of Greek mythology Athena, wise and powerful daughter of Zeus, is the most feared of all the goddesses. Poseidon, the “earth shaker,” rules the sea with his thunderous wrath. Each wants to control Olympus absolutely. Obsessed with destroying Poseidon, Athena summons her crows by day and owls by night to spy on his vast water realm. The long-simmering feud spawns a multitude of monsters, the most terrifying of which is the brass-headed colossus Amycus. This classic work features a sprawling cast of gods and mortals waging battle on land and by sea, from Zeus to the Titan god Prometheus, from Hades, who guards the gates of hell, to Circe, immortal weaver of spells, to the great war chief Ulysses, who sails in search of his long-lost home. Monsters of Greek Mythology brings to life fearsome creatures like giant, flame-spitting wingless dragons, a spider named Arachne, goats and swordfish endowed with magical properties, and the Cyclopes—one-eyed male and female goliaths even more powerful than the Titans.
The Ashgate Research Companion To Monsters And The Monstrous
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Author : Asa Simon Mittman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-02-24
The Ashgate Research Companion To Monsters And The Monstrous written by Asa Simon Mittman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-24 with Literary Criticism categories.
The field of monster studies has grown significantly over the past few years and this companion provides a comprehensive guide to the study of monsters and the monstrous from historical, regional and thematic perspectives. The collection reflects the truly multi-disciplinary nature of monster studies, bringing in scholars from literature, art history, religious studies, history, classics, and cultural and media studies. The companion will offer scholars and graduate students the first comprehensive and authoritative review of this emergent field.
Mythical Monsters In Classical Literature
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Author : Paul Murgatroyd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Mythical Monsters In Classical Literature written by Paul Murgatroyd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Classical literature categories.
"This engaging, readable yet impeccably scholarly investigation of monsters in Classical literature will entertain and stimulate as well as inform. It covers all the major mythical monsters mentioned by Greek and Roman authors (Medusa, Hydra, Polyphemus, the Minotaur, Sphinx, Harpies, Sirens, Cerberus, Chimaera, Centaurs, and many more) along with Classical precursors of vampires, werewolves and the living dead. Versions of these creatures that appear in later literature and film are also discussed. Mythical Monsters is original in considering monsters squarely from a literary standpoint, introducing elements of literary analysis gradually as the work progresses, and building up to quite a sophisticated approach. This will increase readers' critical appreciation and plain enjoyment of these stories, which continue to fascinate today. To facilitate browsing, each chapter can be read independently. There is a useful bibliography, and the book is enlivened by illustrations from ancient and more recent art."--Bloomsbury Publishing.