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Gods, Heroes, And Monsters: A Sourcebook Of Greek, Roman, And Near Eastern Myths In Translation
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Offering An Expansive View Of The Ancient Mediterranean World, Gods, Heroes, And Monsters: A Sourcebook Of Greek, Roman, And Near Eastern Myths In Translation, Second Edition, Presents Essential Greek And Roman Sourcesincluding Work From Homer, Hesiod, Virgil, And Ovidalongside Analogous Narratives From The Ancient Near Eastmesopotamia, Egypt, The Hittite Kingdom, Ugarit, Phoenicia, And The Hebrew Bible. Some Of The Sources Appear Here In English Translations For The First Time.This Collection Stresses Cultural Continuities And Comparisons, Showing How Greek And Roman Myths Did Not Emerge In A Vacuum But Rather Evolved From And Interacted With Their Counterparts In The Ancient Near East. Reinforcing This More Inclusive Definition Of Classical, It Is Organized Thematically, Which Allows Readers To Excamine Each Category Of Myth In A Comparative And Crosscultural Light. For Example, Part Iii: Epic Struggles: Gods, Heroes, And Monsters Provides Sources That Feature Greek Heroes Like Heracles, Apollo, Achilles, And Hector Along With The Epic Of Gilgamesh And Other Ancient Near Eastern Selections That Focus On The Hero.Gods, Heroes, And Monsters, Second Edition. Shows How The Literature, Inhabitants, And Intellectual Traditions Of Greece And Rome And The Ancient Near East Were Inextricably Intertwined. The Book Is Enhanced By A Vibrant, Fullcolor, 16Pg. Photo Insert, And Many New Translations By Editor Carolina Lpezruiz And Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Gods, Heroes, and Monsters'? A: The book covers Greek, Roman, and Near Eastern myths, including works from Homer, Hesiod, Virgil, and Ovid, along with narratives from ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Hebrew Bible.
- Q: Who is the author of this sourcebook? A: The author of 'Gods, Heroes, and Monsters' is Carolina López-Ruiz.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: No, this is the second edition of the book, published on June 15, 2017.
- Q: How is the content of the book organized? A: The content is organized thematically, allowing readers to examine myths in a comparative and cross-cultural context.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 672 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or images? A: Yes, the book features a vibrant, full-color, 16-page photo insert.
- Q: Are there translations included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes many new translations by editor Carolina López-Ruiz and others.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about Greek and Roman myths? A: The book illustrates how Greek and Roman myths evolved from and interacted with their Near Eastern counterparts, emphasizing cultural continuities.