Saints In Ancient Myth

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Ariadne

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Author : Jennifer Saint
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-03-30

Ariadne written by Jennifer Saint and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-30 with Fiction categories.

A mesmerising retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Perfect for fans of CIRCE, A SONG OF ACHILLES, and THE SILENCE OF THE GIRLS. 'Here, Ariadne takes centre stage in a lyrical, insightful re-telling that explores her motivations and emotions and the grievances caused by grumpy, cold-hearted gods and warm-blooded men, who are equally vengeful and self-interested - Daily Mail 'The story is well known, of course, but Saint tells it skilfully and, like Miller and Haynes, gives a twist to familiar myth by offering the perspective of women characters' - The Sunday Times As Princesses of Crete and daughters of the fearsome King Minos, Ariadne and her sister Phaedra grow up hearing the hoofbeats and bellows of the Minotaur echo from the Labyrinth beneath the palace. The Minotaur - Minos's greatest shame and Ariadne's brother - demands blood every year. When Theseus, Prince of Athens, arrives in Crete as a sacrifice to the beast, Ariadne falls in love with him. But helping Theseus kill the monster means betraying her family and country, and Ariadne knows only too well that in a world ruled by mercurial gods - drawing their attention can cost you everything. In a world where women are nothing more than the pawns of powerful men, will Ariadne's decision to betray Crete for Theseus ensure her happy ending? Or will she find herself sacrificed for her lover's ambition? ARIADNE gives a voice to the forgotten women of one of the most famous Greek myths, and speaks to their strength in the face of angry, petulant Gods. Beautifully written and completely immersive, this is an exceptional debut novel. Praise for Jennifer Saint and ARIADNE: 'Exquisitely written and exceptionally moving, this is a mythical retelling to savour.' - Elodie Harper, author of THE WOLF DEN 'ARIADNE gives voice to the misused Princess of Crete who betrayed her father to save Theseus from the Minotaur. Relevant and revelatory.' - Stylist 'With her wonderfully executed debut that reimagines the classic tale of Theseus, Adriane and the Minotaur, Jennifer Saint joins the likes of Madeline Miller and Pat Barker in forging mesmerising retellings of ancient Greek myths from a female perspective.' - Waterstones.com 'Saint's immersive novel thrusts the reader straight into the heart of Greek mythology with this wonderful reimagining of the story of Ariadne.' - iPaper 'What happens after the monster is defeated and the princess leaves with the hero? Jennifer Saint's ARIADNE is a shimmering tapestry of two sisters bound by deceit and the shadows of family history. . .With a fresh voice and keen insight, Saint adds flesh and bone to an ancient myth, drawing the reader into an uneasy world of ever-afters.' - Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author of THE NIGHT TIGER

A Book Of Saints And Wonders According To The Old Writings And The Memory Of The People Of Ireland

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Author : Lady Gregory
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-05-29

A Book Of Saints And Wonders According To The Old Writings And The Memory Of The People Of Ireland written by Lady Gregory and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-29 with Fiction categories.

A Book of Saints and Wonders is a work by Lady Augusta Gregory. It focuses on Irish Christian folklore, including titles such as Brigit, Columcille, St. Patrick, and the Voyage of Brendan.

Ariadne

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Author : Jennifer Saint
language : en
Publisher: Wildfire
Release Date : 2021-04-29

Ariadne written by Jennifer Saint and has been published by Wildfire this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-29 with Crete (Greece) categories.

In one of the most famous Greek myths, Ariadne betrayed her father, King Minos, to help Theseus defeat the Minotaur. But Theseus in turn betrayed her. This is her story

Ariadne

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language : en
Publisher: CUP Archive
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Ariadne written by and has been published by CUP Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.

The Golden Legend

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Author : Jacobus de Voragine
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2012-04-22

The Golden Legend written by Jacobus de Voragine and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-22 with Religion categories.

Depicting the lives of the saints in an array of factual and fictional stories, The Golden Legend was perhaps the most widely read book, after the Bible, during the late Middle Ages. It was compiled around 1260 by Jacobus de Voragine, a scholarly friar and later archbishop of Genoa, whose purpose was to captivate, encourage, and edify the faithful, while preserving a vast store of information pertaining to the legends and traditions of the church. In this translation, the first in English of the complete text, William Granger Ryan captures the immediacy of this rich work, which offers an important guide for readers interested in medieval art and literature and, more generally, in popular religious culture. Arranged according to the order of saints' feast days, these fascinating stories are now combined into one volume. This edition also features an introduction by Eamon Duffy contextualizing the work.

Myths Saints And Legends In Medieval India

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Author : Charlotte Vaudeville
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996

Myths Saints And Legends In Medieval India written by Charlotte Vaudeville and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with History categories.

This book offers a representative selection of Charlotte Vaudeville's ground-breaking studies of North Indian devotional traditions of the medieval period. The essays integrate a vast range of material and disciplines: epigraphic, iconographic, and textual. They are complimented with material from local oral traditions and personal observation of festivals and rituals.

Saints Heroes Myths And Rites

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Author : Marcel Mauss
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-01-08

Saints Heroes Myths And Rites written by Marcel Mauss and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-08 with Social Science categories.

Classical Durkheimian Studies of Myth and the Sacred presents English translations of several important essays, some never before translated, by members of the famous Annee sociologique group around Emile Durkheim. These works by Marcel Mauss, Henri Hubert, and Robert Hertz are key contributions to today's growing interest in and reinterpretation of Durkheimian thought on culture, religion, and symbolism. The central thrust in this new interpretive effort uses the Durkheimian theory of the sacred to understand the symbolism and meanings of cultural structures and narratives more generally. This book is vital to any contemporary collection emphasizing social theory.

The Old Norse Icelandic Legend Of Saint Barbara

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Author : Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies
language : en
Publisher: Studies and Texts
Release Date : 2000

The Old Norse Icelandic Legend Of Saint Barbara written by Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies and has been published by Studies and Texts this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

The legend of Saint Barbara is preserved in two 15th-century manuscripts which are presented here on facing pages followed by an English translation. In addition, Wolf presents the Latin source text Passio Sancte Barbare . The texts are preceded by a lengthy and heavily annotated discussion of the legend's manuscripts, sources and content which also places the legend within the literary and historical context of Scandinavia and Iceland.

The Making Of Christian Myths In The Periphery Of Latin Christendom C 1000 1300

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Author : Lars Boje Mortensen
language : en
Publisher: Museum Tusculanum Press
Release Date : 2006

The Making Of Christian Myths In The Periphery Of Latin Christendom C 1000 1300 written by Lars Boje Mortensen and has been published by Museum Tusculanum Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.

Mythology is usually reserved for non-Christian religions. However, the adoption of Christianity in Northern and East-Central Europe between c. 1000 and 1300 can be adequately described as a myth-making process: local saints were added to the Christian pantheon in all regions entering Latin Europe. The present collection explores the links between local sanctity and the making of national myths in medieval historical writing. By bringing together specialists in history and literature of the European periphery in question, the case is made that the writing of history and saints lives from this pioneering period should been analysed together as mainly successful attempts at creating cultural foundation myths.

Ancient Greece And Rome

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Author : Tony Allan
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2011-12-15

Ancient Greece And Rome written by Tony Allan and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Greek and Roman myth is a popular subject and signs of this mythology still exist in modern products and in advertisements. This volume explores some of these early myths, including the rise and fall of the Titans, and how beliefs changed with the influence of Christianity. Readers also learn how these myths continue to influence our lives today.