A Manual of Classical Mythology; Or, a Companion to the Greek and Latin Poets, Designed Chiefly to Explain Words, Phrases and Epithets, from the Fables and Traditions to Which They Refer


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A Manual of Classical Mythology, Or a Companion to the Greek and Latin Poets


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Excerpt from A Manual of Classical Mythology, or a Companion to the Greek and Latin Poets: Designed Chiefly to Explain Words, Phrases and Epithets, From the Fables and Traditions to Which They Refer Not merely for facility of reference, but in order to include Proper Names of minor importance, the author has spared no pains to construct a complete lexicon-index, extending to one hundred and twenty pages, double columns, and presenting at one view all the Classical Illustrations occurring in the text, as well as the etymologies of the various Names and Epithets. This Index, with the aid of the text, supplies all such informa tion on Mythology (and incidentally on Geography) as is usually supplied in Classical Dictionaries. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.










Manual of Mythology


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Handbook of Classical Mythology


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An introduction to the mythological world of the Greeks and the Romans, combined with a chronology of myths and a dictionary of key characters, objects, and events. Handbook of Classical Mythology offers newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths. Written by a foremost mythologist, the book begins by exploring the sources and landscapes from which the myths emerged. It then provides a richly detailed timeline of mythic episodes from the creation of the cosmos to the end of the Heroic Age—plus an illustrated mythological dictionary listing every significant character, place, event, and object. Whether exploring the world that gave rise to ancient mythology or researching a specific piece of the whole, the handbook is the best introduction available to the extraordinary cast of these tales (gods, nymphs, satyrs, monsters, heroes) and the natural and supernatural stages upon which their fates are played out.







A Manual of Mythology in the Form of Question and Answer


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This essential reference work provides a comprehensive overview of the mythology of ancient Greece and Rome. Cox's clear and concise writing style makes this text ideal for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the fascinating world of classical mythology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.