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The Ancient Greeks Concept Of The Hero Was Very Different From What We Understand By The Term Today, Gregory Nagy Arguesand It Is Only Through Analyzing Their Historical Contexts That We Can Truly Understand Achilles, Odysseus, Oedipus, And Herakles.In Greek Tradition, A Hero Was A Human, Male Or Female, Of The Remote Past, Who Was Endowed With Superhuman Abilities By Virtue Of Being Descended From An Immortal God. Despite Their Mortality, Heroes, Like The Gods, Were Objects Of Cult Worship. Nagy Examines This Distinctively Religious Notion Of The Hero In Its Many Dimensions, In Texts Spanning The Eighth To Fourth Centuries Bce: The Homeric Iliad And Odyssey; Tragedies Of Aeschylus, Sophocles, And Euripides; Songs Of Sappho And Pindar; And Dialogues Of Plato. All Works Are Presented In English Translation, With Attention To The Subtleties Of The Original Greek, And Are Often Further Illuminated By Illustrations Taken From Athenian Vase Paintings.The Fifthcentury Bce Historian Herodotus Said That To Read Homer Is To Be A Civilized Person. In Twentyfour Installments, Based On The Harvard University Course Nagy Has Taught And Refined Since The Late 1970S, The Ancient Greek Hero In 24 Hours Offers An Exploration Of Civilizations Roots In The Homeric Epics And Other Classical Literature, A Lineage That Continues To Challenge And Inspire Us Today.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours'? A: The book explores the ancient Greeks’ concept of the hero, analyzing historical contexts to understand figures like Achilles, Odysseus, Oedipus, and Herakles.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Gregory Nagy, a scholar with extensive experience in teaching about Greek literature and culture.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 752 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours' published? A: The book was published on July 15, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Greek literature? A: Yes, the book is structured in twenty-four installments, making it accessible for beginners while providing in-depth analysis.
- Q: Does the book include original Greek texts? A: Yes, it includes English translations of key texts from the eighth to fourth centuries BCE, along with attention to the subtleties of the original Greek.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book examines themes of heroism, mortality, and the religious notions surrounding heroes in ancient Greek culture.
- Q: Are illustrations included in this book? A: Yes, the book often includes illustrations taken from Athenian vase paintings to enhance understanding.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours'.