Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century ad to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to robert graves. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the library of greek mythology. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus, paperback barnes. In addition to weaving colorful stories throughout the text, every volume reveals how those stories both reflected and provided order to greek society, culture, customs, and values. Greek mythology this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its. The introduction and index pages at the back are really helpful and some are arranged into themes. One of the necessary books you must buy if youre interested in greek myth. Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins. An awardwinning dramatist and illustrator, christina has painted more than 20 childrens books, including blodin and the beast by michael morpurgo, zoo in the sky, the planet gods, the lion bible, national geographics treasury of greek mythology, and. Greek mythology, family tree i always found greekroman mythology facinating. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics.
Stories of the greek gods and heroes vividly retold ebook. Then, learn a little about 20 important figures that have influenced stories, art, and intrigued the imagination of the. Apollodorus library has been an invaluable source book for early greek myths from the time of its compilation in the firstsecond century bc to the present, influencing writers from the scholars of byzantium to robert graves. The want of an interesting work on greek and roman mythology, suitable for the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the library of greek mythology. Apr 09, 2012 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This year i started to be very interested in mythology and know i came here to have some books about greek mythology recommended about everything or maybe the books from the most important stories heracles, perseus and medusa, etc. As a primary source for greek myth, as a reference work, and as an indication of how the greeks themselves viewed their mythical traditions, the library is indispensable to anyone who has an interest in classical mythology.
Listen to the wonderful journeys and adventures of these ancient greek gods and heroes. The library of greek mythology kindle edition by pseudo apollodorus, frazer, sir james george. Introducing your students to the classic tales of greek mythology and. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Bibliotheke, library, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad. The only work of its kind to survive from classical. The library of greek mythology kindle edition by pseudo.
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The library of ancient texts online aims to be the internets most thorough catalogue of online copies of ancient greek texts, both in greek and in translation. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics. A useful reference book about most of the greek gods and goddesses. Really good book full of greek myths, contains all the main myths. Greek myths by ellen eichenwald switzer, 1988, atheneum edition, in english 1st ed. Greek mythology family tree is part of greek mythology family tree includes the primordials, titans, and olympians great for fans of percy jackson. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus books on. Best books about greek mythology for a starter this year i started to be very interested in mythology and know i came here to have some books about greek mythology recommended about everything or maybe the books from the most important stories heracles, perseus and medusa, etc. Oh my gods a lookitup guide to the gods of mythology.
Stories of the trojan war, ulysses and aeneas, all illustrated with quotations. Buy the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics book. Probably written in the first or second century ad, probably not by apollodorus, and certainly written in rather inelegant greek, the library of greek mythology is our only extant source of some of our most familiar greek myths and variations, thus being an invaluable addition to our awareness and understanding of greek culture. It provides a complete history of greek myth, telling the story of each of the families of heroic mythology and the various adventures associated with the main heroes.
If i wanted to learn about greek mythology, what would be the. Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. Ages 10 and up this mythology handbook is overflowing with interesting facts and activities that will fascinate those with an interest in the stories of greek heroes, gods and goddesses. Robin hards accessible and fluent translation is supplemented by comprehensive notes, a map and full genealogical tables. One of grafs contributions is that he begins with the modern concepts of myth in german philology and romanticism and discusses psychoanalytic, functionalist, ritualist, and semiotic approaches to mythology before he considers the greeks themselves, giving his.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Aug 24, 2017 this ya novel inspired by korean mythology is perfect for fans of graceling by kristin cashore. The library has a large collections annex, and a service entrance. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. From project gutenberg, the first producer of free ebooks. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the. Examines the sources and stories of greek mythology.
Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Greek mythology books for kids encourages the love and learning of greek mythology. An awardwinning dramatist and illustrator, christina has painted more than 20 childrens books, including blodin and the beast by michael morpurgo, zoo in the sky, the planet gods, the lion bible, national geographics treasury of greek mythology, and national geographics treasury egyptian mythology. Greek mythology link greek mythology link is a collection of the greek myths written by carlos parada. According to christian mythology, the holy grail was the dish, plate, or cup used by jesus at the last supper, said to possess miraculous powers. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus 9780192839244. What are their stories and what were the roles they played in classical greek culture.
Ages 912 find out about your favorite gods and goddesses in this fun and informative book. The complete world of greek mythology book columbus. A complete and enjoyable text which ive read since i was 8 and never stopped. Bibliotheke, library, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudo apollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad the author was traditionally thought to be apollodorus of athens, but that attribution is now regarded as false, and so pseudo was. The ancient texts we call greek myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient greece. This is a site for all with an interest in the classics. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics apollodorus, hard, robin on.
If i wanted to learn about greek mythology, what would be. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Monsters, heroes, and natural phenomena are among the topics covered in this thematic exploration of the mythology of ancient greece. The library of greek mythology ebook written by apollodorus. Jan 04, 2006 the ancient texts we call greek myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient greece. Buy the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics by apollodorus, robin hard isbn. Greek mythology family tree wall poster i like that that this sort of looks like mtgstyle cards. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics kindle edition by apollodorus, hard, robin. The library exists in its own pocket universe and in ancient times the entrance to the library was located in the library of alexandria, and the entrance had been located in the new york public library in new york city until 2014. This ya novel inspired by korean mythology is perfect for fans of graceling by kristin cashore. If theres any that are free possibly from gutenburg then thatd be awesome as well. Aug 23, 2007 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.