The Heroes. The Voyage of the Argonauts. From "The Heroes." With Illustrations.
Author : Charles Kingsley
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 18,8 MB
Release : 1910
Category :
ISBN :
The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : MacMillan
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 35,24 MB
Release : 1921
Category : Argonauts (Greek mythology)
ISBN :
Book Description
Describes the cycle of myths about the Argonauts and the quest for the Golden Fleece, as well as the tales of the Creation of Heaven and Earth, the labors of Hercules, Theseus and the Minotaur, etc.
The Voyage of the Argo
Author : Apollonius of Rhodes
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 32,69 MB
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 151327287X
Book Description
The Voyage of the Argo, is an epic poem centering Jason and his legendary crew as they venture to find the Golden Fleece. Faced with various hurdles and unbeatable odds, they’re committed to achieving their ultimate goal. When a young man threatens the throne, King Pelias sends him on a futile mission to Colchis. Once there, the fearless Jason must confront the volatile King Aetes and seize his most valued possession—the Golden Fleece. With help from the Argonauts, Jason navigates multiple challenges including winged harpies, violent waters and six-armed brutes. Despite surprising obstacles, the heroes continue and are pushed to their mental and physical limits. Much like Homer’s Odyssey, The Voyage of the Argo, is a staple in Greek mythology. It’s a classic hero’s journey full of unexpected detours and ambiguous characters. Although a product of the Hellenistic period, this enduring epic has stood the test of time, continuing to captivate and inspire. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Voyage of the Argo is both modern and readable.
The Best of the Argonauts
Author : James J. Clauss
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 26,39 MB
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520079250
Book Description
This revelatory exploration of Book One of the Argonautica rescues Jason from his status as the ineffectual hero of Apollonius' epic poem. James J. Clauss argues that by posing the question, "Who is the best of the Argonauts?" Apollonius redefines the epic hero and creates, in Jason, a man more realistic and less awesome than his Homeric predecessors, one who is vulnerable, dependent on the help of others, even morally questionable, yet ultimately successful. In bringing Apollonius' "curious and demanding poem" to life, Clauss illuminates two features of the poet's narrative style: his ubiquitous allusions to the poetry of others, especially Homer, and the carefully balanced structural organization of his episodes. The poet's subtextual interplay is explored, as is his propensity for underscoring the manipulation of the poetry of others through ring composition.
Jason and the Argonauts through the Ages
Author : Jason Colavito
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 22,47 MB
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1476615667
Book Description
The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the most famous in Greek myth, and its development from the oldest layers of Greek mythology down to the modern age encapsulates the dramatic changes in faith, power and culture that Western civilization has seen over the past three millennia. From the Bronze Age to the Classical Age, from the medieval world to today, the Jason story has been told and retold with new stories, details and meanings. This book explores the epic history of a colorful myth and probes the most ancient origins of the quest for the Golden Fleece--a quest that takes us to the very dawn of Greek religion and its close relationship with Near Eastern peoples and cultures.
Jason and the Argonauts
Author : Robert Byrd
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 15,80 MB
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0735227659
Book Description
A beautifully illustrated account of the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts with informative details from the award-winning author of Electric Ben The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the earliest recorded Greek myths. Here, master artist Robert Byrd has created a striking telling of the legend for a new generation of readers. Complete with explanatory notes and illustrated back matter, Jason and the Argonauts traces each step of our hero’s journey, from the Golden Fleece’s origin story and Jason’s childhood to his triumphant return with the prize and eventual death. Deftly designed to accommodate glorious large pictures and captioned insets, the book is not only a great story, but a wealth of information about ancient Greece.
The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles (Illustrated Edition)
Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 23,68 MB
Release : 2019-04-21
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 802689927X
Book Description
The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles is a children's book retelling of Greek myths. The central myth retold is that of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece and the aftermath. Woven into it are other myths, including the myths of Persephone and Prometheus, told by the poet Orpheus during the voyage.
The Golden Fleece
Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 34,60 MB
Release : 1921
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
Describes the cycle of myths about the Argonauts and the quest for the Golden Fleece, as well as the tales of the Creation of Heaven and Earth, the labors of Hercules, Theseus and the Minotaur, etc.
The Orphic Argonautica
Author : Jason Colavito
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,65 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN : 1105198944
Book Description
In Search of Myths & Heroes
Author : Michael Wood
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 35,21 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780520247246
Book Description
In this companion to a forthcoming PBS series, Wood journeys to some of the remotest places on earth in search of four of mankind's most powerful myths: Shangri-La, Jason and the Golden Fleece, the Queen of Sheba, and King Arthur.
