The Imagination Of Rome S Foundation Myths
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The Imagination Of Rome S Foundation Myths
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Author : Taylor & Francis Group
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-11-30
The Imagination Of Rome S Foundation Myths written by Taylor & Francis Group and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-30 with categories.
The Myths Of Rome
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Author : Timothy Peter Wiseman
language : en
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Release Date : 2008
The Myths Of Rome written by Timothy Peter Wiseman and has been published by Liverpool University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
"It is often thought, for no good reason, that myth and history are mutually exclusive. But most mythic stories were believed by their tellers, and some of them were true. Was Lucretia a real woman, raped by the king's son? Did Horatius really hold the bridge alone against an army? Nobody knows; but figures like Spartacus, Cleopatra, Caligula and Nero were certainly real flesh and blood before they became figures of myth. The long history of the Roman People and their city - whether under the kings, the free republic, or the Caesars - generated countless stories, no less mythic than the tale of Troy." --Book Jacket.
The Foundation Of Rome
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Author : Alexandre Grandazzi
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 1997
The Foundation Of Rome written by Alexandre Grandazzi and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with History categories.
Over the course of centuries, many stories on the origin of Rome have arisen. Sorbonne professor of classics Alexandre Grandazzi places these accounts in their contemporary contexts to produce a depiction of Rome's origins that is both up-to-date and provocative. The methodological and historiographical dimensions of the book-- first published in France in 1991--have endeared it to many even outside the field of ancient history.
Remus
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Author : Timothy Peter Wiseman
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1995-08-25
Remus written by Timothy Peter Wiseman and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-08-25 with History categories.
Romulus founded Rome - but why does the myth give him a twin brother Remus, who is killed at the moment of the foundation? This mysterious legend has been oddly neglected. Roman historians ignore it as irrelevant to real history; students of myth concentrate on the more glamorous mythology of Greece. In this book, Professor Wiseman provides, for the first time, a detailed analysis of all the variants of the story, and a historical explanation for its origin and development. His conclusions offer important new insights, both into the history and ideology of pre-imperial Rome and into the methods and motives of myth-creation in a non-literate society. In the richly unfamiliar Rome of Pan, Hermes and Circe the witch-goddess, where a general grows miraculous horns and prophets demand human sacrifice, Remus stands for the unequal struggle of the many against the powerful few.
Early Rome
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Author : Jaclyn Neel
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2017-04-03
Early Rome written by Jaclyn Neel and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-03 with History categories.
The scholarly community has become increasingly aware of the differences between Roman myths and the more familiar myths of Greece. Early Rome: Myth and Society steps in to provide much-needed modern and accessible translations and commentaries on Italian legends. This work examines the tales of Roman pre-and legendary history, discusses relevant cultural and contextual information, and presents author biographies. This book offers updated translations of key texts, including authors who are often absent from classical mythology textbooks, such as Dionysius of Halicarnassus and Servius. Editor Jaclyn Neel debunks the idea that Romans were unimaginative copyists by spotlighting the vitality and flexibility of Italian myth — particularly those parts that are less closely connected to Greek tales, such as the story of Caeculus of Praeneste. Finally, by calling attention to the Italian rather than Roman nature of the collection, this book suggests that Roman culture was broader than the city itself. This important work offers: Up-to-date and accessible translations of Roman and Italic legends from authors throughout antiquity Examination of compelling tales that involve the Roman equivalent of Greek “heroes” Unique view of the strength and plasticity of Roman and Italic myth, particularly the parts less closely connected to familiar Greek tales Intelligent discussion of relevant cultural and contextual information Argument that Roman culture reached far beyond the city of Rome Fresh and readable, Early Rome: Myth and Society offers essential reading for students of ancient Rome as well as those interested in Roman and Greek mythology.
The Myths Of Greece And Rome
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Author : H. A. Guerber
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-01-10
The Myths Of Greece And Rome written by H. A. Guerber and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-10 with categories.
This book is a detailed treatise on Greek and Roman mythology, dealing comprehensively with the Gods, demi-Gods and heroes of Greco-Roman legend. Highly Detailed and illustrated, this book constitutes a veritable encyclopaedia of Greek and Roman mythology, including descriptions of notable characters: Jupiter, Juno, Minerva, Apollo, Diana, Venus, Mercury, Mars, Vulcan, Neptune, Pluto, Bacchus, Ceres and Proserpina, Vesta, Janus, Somnus and Mors, �olus, Hercules, Perseus, Theseus, Jason, OEdipus, Bellerophon, Pan...Included, are some of the most famous and interesting mythological tales, such as Hercules' 12 labors, the adventures of Ulysses, the adventures of �neasand the Trojan War. This book is highly recommended for those with an interest in ancient mythology. Excerpt: "The myths of Greece and Rome have inspired so much of the best thought in English literature that a knowledge of them is often essential to the understanding of what we read."When Byron calls Rome," says Thomas Bulfinch, the 'Niobe of nations, ' or says of Venice, 'She looks a Sea-Cybele fresh from Ocean, ' he calls up to the mind of one familiar with our subject illustrations more vivid and striking than the pencil could furnish, but which are lost to the reader ignorant of mythology." Literature abounds in such poetic borrowings from the classics, and it is impossible to enjoy fully the works of some of our best writers if we cannot immediately appreciate their imagery.Again, expressions such as "the heel of Achilles" are part of the common language, but their meaning is lost upon those to whom the myths from which they are derived are unfamiliar.But apart from the practical utility of the myths, as necessary to the comprehension of much that we read and hear, they have a great aesthetic value, presenting, as they do, a mine of imaginative material whose richness and beauty cannot fail to appeal even to the colder sensibilities of this more prosaic age. It would be difficult, indeed, to exaggerate the importance of these old-world stories, with their wonderful admixture of pagan faith and riotous imagination, in correcting the tendency to mere utilitarianism in the education of the young, and there is need to lay stress upon this because of the increased attention now being given to science and modern languages at the expense of the classics."
Myths And Legends Of Ancient Greece And Rome
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Author : E. M. Berens
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Myths And Legends Of Ancient Greece And Rome written by E. M. Berens and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with categories.
The author sets before the reader a lifelike picture of the deities of classical times as they were conceived and worshipped by the ancients themselves, and thereby to awaken in the minds of young students a desire to become more intimately acquainted with the noble productions of classical antiquity. The aim was to render the legends, which form the second portion of this work, a picture of old Greek life; its customs, superstitions, and princely hospitalities, for which reason they are given at somewhat greater length than is usual in works of this kind.
Myths Of Greece And Rome Narrated With Special Reference To Literature And Art
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Author : Hélène Adeline Guerber
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1893
Myths Of Greece And Rome Narrated With Special Reference To Literature And Art written by Hélène Adeline Guerber and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1893 with Social Science categories.
This vintage book contains a complete and entertaining account of Grecian and Roman mythology. It is presented in a way that is intended to edify readers as to the considerable influence that Graeco-Roman mythology has had on literature and art, exploring in detail the many deities, stories, and themes involved. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in Greek and Roman mythology, and it will be of considerable utility to students. Contents include: "Jupiter," "Juno," "Minerva," "Apollo," "Diana," "Venus," "Mercury," "Mars," "Vulcan," "Neptune," "Pluto," "Bacchus," "Ceres and Proserpina," "Vesta," "Janus," "Somnus and Mors," " olus," "Hercules," "Perseus," "Theseus," et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1893.
Life Myth And Art In Ancient Rome
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Author : Tony Allan
language : en
Publisher: Getty Publications
Release Date : 2005
Life Myth And Art In Ancient Rome written by Tony Allan and has been published by Getty Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
Inspired by the achievements of the ancient Greeks, the Romans made their city the center of an empire unsurpassed in size and influence for more than a thousand years. Its rich legacy shaped the medieval world and continues to amaze us today. Life, Myth, and Art in Ancient Rome celebrates the many achievements of Roman culture and delves into its fascinating dark side. Romans erected structures so well-built and engineered that they still stand millennia later, yet these same buildings also showcased blood sports as public entertainment. The Romans instituted just government, impartial legal and political institutions, and concepts of citizenship, yet its population included slaves as well as patricians and plebeians, and was often riven by intrigue, superstition, and savagery. This volume is a richly illustrated introduction to a fascinating, at times paradoxical, civilization and its art and architecture, ranging from magnificent temples and aqueducts, to exquisite mosaics and jewelry. Placing the art in its cultural context, the author covers themes that have long inspired the Western imagination, including the rise and fall of emperors, the life and death of the gladiator, the belief in omens and prophecy, and, ultimately, the establishment of Christianity.
The Myths Of Ancient Greece And Rome
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Author : E. M. Berens
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-05-17
The Myths Of Ancient Greece And Rome written by E. M. Berens and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-17 with Social Science categories.
"Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome " is a comprehensive mythology collection, presenting all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. The author, thoroughly details each Greek and Roman god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature and gives the reader a clear and succinct idea of the religious beliefs of the ancients. An exceptional book for those interested in Greek or Roman mythology.