087143
New York - Boston
1999
10,5×17
meki
352
engleski
Price: 15,00 EUR
First published in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology: Timeless Stories of Gods and Heroes is considered one of the most important and accessible introductions to classical mythology. The book has become a standard textbook in high schools and colleges around the world for its clarity and authoritative retelling of ancient legends. In her work, Hamilton not only retells the stories, but also analyzes their sources (such as Homer, Hesiod, and Ovid) and explains how they shaped Western civilization. The book is divided into seven main sections: Gods, Creation, and Early Myths: A detailed account of the 12 Olympian gods (Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, etc.) and the Greek myths of the creation of the world. Tales of Love and Adventure: Includes well-known legends such as Eros and Psyche and Jason and the Golden Fleece. Great Heroes Before the Trojan War: Stories of Perseus, Theseus, and Heracles (Hercules). The Trojan and His Heroes: Focuses on the Iliad and the Odyssey, following characters such as Achilles, Hector, and Odysseus. Great Mythological Families: The tragic fates of the houses of Atreus, Thebes (Oedipus), and Athena. Minor Myths: A collection of shorter stories about characters such as Midas and Arahaea. Norse Mythology: A brief overview of the Germanic and Scandinavian myths of Odin, Thor, and Loki, providing a contrast to the sunnier world of Greece. Hamilton was a respected classicist who believed that myths were an "early science" by which people explained the world around them. Her interpretation emphasizes the humanization of the gods, portraying them with human virtues and vices.
