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Author(s): Michael Grant, John Hazel
ISBN(s): 9780415391122, 0415391121
Edition: 3
File Details: PDF, 2.56 MB
Year: 2001
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0415391121 
ISBN 13: 9780415391122
Author: Michael Grant, John Hazel

Who’s Who in Classical Mythology is the most complete and detailed reference book of its kind. It offers scholarly, yet accessible accounts of those mythological tales surrounding such gods as Apollo, Zeus, Athena and Dionysus, and mortals such as Achilles, Odysseus, Jason, Aeneas, Romulus and Remus and Tarquin. It contains over 1200 extensive entries, covering both Greek and Roman characters, providing detailed biographical information, together with historical and geographical background. In addition there are comprehensive genealogical trees of important mythological families and a detailed list of all Greek and Latin writers referred to in the text.

Who s Who in Classical Mythology 3rd Table of contents:

Part I: Introduction to Classical Mythology

  1. What is Classical Mythology?

    • Definition and Origins

    • The Role of Myth in Ancient Societies

    • Myths and their Cultural Context

  2. Sources of Classical Mythology

    • Ancient Texts: Homer, Hesiod, and Virgil

    • Archaeological Evidence and Artistic Depictions

    • Later Interpretations and Adaptations

Part II: The Olympian Gods and Goddesses

  1. Zeus (Jupiter) – King of the Gods

    • Attributes and Symbols

    • Major Myths Involving Zeus

  2. Hera (Juno) – Queen of the Gods

    • Role in Mythology

    • Relationships and Repercussions

  3. Poseidon (Neptune) – God of the Sea

    • Symbols and Characteristics

    • Poseidon in Mythic Tales

  4. Demeter (Ceres) – Goddess of the Harvest

    • The Myth of Persephone

    • Festivals and Worship of Demeter

  5. Athena (Minerva) – Goddess of Wisdom and War

    • Birth of Athena

    • The Parthenon and Athena’s Influence

  6. Apollo – God of the Sun, Music, and Prophecy

    • Myths of Apollo and Daphne, Hyacinthus, and Cassandra

    • Apollo’s Role in Art and Culture

  7. Artemis (Diana) – Goddess of the Hunt

    • Role and Symbols

    • Artemis in Myths and Tragedies

  8. Ares (Mars) – God of War

    • Characteristics and Worship

    • His Role in the Trojan War

  9. Aphrodite (Venus) – Goddess of Love and Beauty

    • Birth of Aphrodite

    • Myths Involving Love and Desire

  10. Hermes (Mercury) – Messenger of the Gods

    • The Trickster God

    • Hermes’ Role in Mythology and Commerce

  11. Hephaestus (Vulcan) – God of Fire and Blacksmithing

    • Hephaestus in Mythic Tales

    • His Workshop and Creation of Divine Artifacts

  12. Hestia (Vesta) – Goddess of the Hearth

    • Hestia’s Role in Domestic Life and Rituals

    • Comparison with Other Deities

Part III: The Titans and Primordial Deities

  1. Cronus (Saturn) – Titan Ruler

    • The Myth of Cronus and His Downfall

    • Titanomachy: The Battle of the Titans

  2. Gaia (Earth) – The Primordial Mother

    • Gaia’s Role in Creation Myths

    • Other Primordial Deities: Uranus, Oceanus, and more

  3. Rhea – Titaness and Mother of the Olympians

    • Her Struggle Against Cronus

    • Role in the Titanomachy

Part IV: Heroes and Mortals

  1. Heracles (Hercules) – The Greatest Hero

    • Twelve Labors of Heracles

    • Heracles’ Immortality and Legacy

  2. Perseus – Slayer of Medusa

    • The Story of Perseus and the Gorgon

    • Perseus in Ancient Art

  3. Theseus – Hero of Athens

    • The Minotaur and the Labyrinth

    • His Role in the Founding of Athens

  4. Jason and the Argonauts

    • The Quest for the Golden Fleece

    • Key Figures in the Argonauts’ Journey

  5. Achilles – The Greatest Warrior of the Trojan War

    • The Iliad and the Wrath of Achilles

    • Achilles’ Vulnerabilities and Legacy

  6. Odysseus – King of Ithaca

    • The Odyssey and Its Adventures

    • Odysseus’ Role in the Trojan War

Part V: The Underworld and Its Inhabitants

  1. Hades (Pluto) – God of the Underworld

    • The Realm of the Dead

    • Hades and Persephone’s Story

  2. Persephone (Proserpina) – Queen of the Underworld

    • Her Abduction by Hades

    • The Symbolism of the Seasons

  3. The Furies (Erinyes)

    • Role in Justice and Vengeance

    • Representation in Tragedies

  4. The Shades: Famous Figures in the Underworld

    • Sisyphus, Tantalus, and Others

    • The Concept of Punishment in the Afterlife

Part VI: Other Mythological Figures and Creatures

  1. The Muses – Goddesses of the Arts

    • The Nine Muses and Their Domains

    • The Muses in Literature and Art

  2. The Fates (Moirae)

    • Control over Life and Death

    • The Three Fates: Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos

  3. The Giants and Monsters

    • Typhon and the Gigantomachy

    • The Cyclops, Cerberus, and Other Mythic Beasts

  4. Nymphs, Satyrs, and Other Minor Deities

    • The Role of Nymphs in Nature

    • Satyrs and Their Wild Spirits

Part VII: Mythological Themes and Influence

  1. Love and Transformation in Greek Myths

    • Stories of Love: Narcissus, Pygmalion, and More

    • Themes of Change and Rebirth

  2. The Trojan War and Its Heroes

    • The Epic Conflict and Its Aftermath

    • The Role of the Gods in the War

  3. The Influence of Classical Mythology on Later Cultures

    • Mythology in Roman, Renaissance, and Modern Interpretations

    • Myths in Art, Literature, and Film

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