Author : World Book
Publisher :
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 37,39 MB
Release : 2015
Category :
ISBN : 9780716626473
How was Rome founded? Who were the Roman gods? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the ancient peoples of Rome. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.
Author : Anita Croy
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 47,80 MB
Release : 2015-07
Category : Gods, Roman
ISBN : 9780716626350
"Myths and legends from Ancient Rome. Features include information about the history and culture behind the myths, pronunciations, lists of deities, word glossary, further information, and index"--
Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 49,51 MB
Release : 2021-08-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN :
"Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome " is a comprehensive mythology collection, presenting all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. The author, thoroughly details each Greek and Roman god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature and gives the reader a clear and succinct idea of the religious beliefs of the ancients. An exceptional book for those interested in Greek or Roman mythology.
Author : Rachel Harriette Busk
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 22,49 MB
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
"Roman Legends: A collection of the fables and folk-lore of Rome" by Rachel Harriette Busk is a collection of Roman tales, by the folklorist. Collected in the 19th century from the oral tradition, the stories come with extensive notes on the most relevant Italian words and expressions, as well as historical and folkloric background, similar tale types from various cultures, and the circumstances of the telling. From La Candeliera to The Transformation-Donkey, this collection is full of traditional Roman stories and fairytales that have captured the hearts of readers for years.
Author : Timothy Peter Wiseman
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,89 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780859897044
"It is often thought, for no good reason, that myth and history are mutually exclusive. But most mythic stories were believed by their tellers, and some of them were true. Was Lucretia a real woman, raped by the king's son? Did Horatius really hold the bridge alone against an army? Nobody knows; but figures like Spartacus, Cleopatra, Caligula and Nero were certainly real flesh and blood before they became figures of myth. The long history of the Roman People and their city - whether under the kings, the free republic, or the Caesars - generated countless stories, no less mythic than the tale of Troy." --Book Jacket.
Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : Blackie & Son
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 22,19 MB
Release : 1880
Category : Legends
ISBN :
Author : William Hansen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 29,20 MB
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0691195927
The first anthology to present the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories- from myths and fairy tales to jokes Captured centaurs and satyrs, talking animals, people who suddenly change sex, men who give birth, the temporarily insane and the permanently thick-witted, delicate sensualists, incompetent seers, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh-these are just some of the colorful characters who feature in the unforgettable stories that ancient Greeks and Romans told in their daily lives. Together they created an incredibly rich body of popular oral stories that include, but range well beyond, mythology-from heroic legends, fairy tales, and fables to ghost stories, urban legends, and jokes.
Author : John Gilbert
Publisher :
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 33,94 MB
Release : 1970-01-01
Category : Mythology, Roman
ISBN : 9780600359425
Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 27,15 MB
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1622751590
While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.
Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 43,15 MB
Release : 2016-03-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1473360579
This book is a comprehensive catalogue of ancient Roman and Grecian Gods and Goddesses, with detailed descriptions of each deity, information concerning related festivals, retellings of legendary tales, and much more. Easy-to-digest and full of interesting information, this book is highly recommended for those looking for an introduction to Greek mythology. Contents include: “First Dynasty”, “Origin of the World”, “Uranus and Gaea”, “Second Dynasty”, “Cronus”, “Rhea”, “Division of the World”, “Theories as to the Origin of Man”, “Third Dynasty”, “Olympian Divinities”, “Zeus”, “Hera”, “Pellas-Athene”, “Themis”, “Hestia”, Demeter”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Greek and Roman mythology.
