About this title: The only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the Library of Apollodorus is a unique guide to Greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the Trojan War. Apollodorus' Library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st-2nd century BC to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to Robert Graves. It provides a complete history of Greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures associated with the main heroes and heroines, from Jason and Perseus to Heracles ...
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Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780192839244ISBN:0192839241
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 336 p. Oxford World's Classics. Audience: General/trade. Slight bending of cover....otherwise in vg condition. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Date Published: 2008-08-01
ISBN-13:9780199536320ISBN:0199536325
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press (United Kingdom)
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780199536320ISBN:0199536325
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 196 High by 129 Wide by 15 deep in mm. (336) the only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the library of apollodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the trojan war. apollodorus' library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st-2nd century bc to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to robert graves. it provides a complete history of greek myth, telling the ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780192839244ISBN:0192839241
Description: Good. Used Condition-GOOD can be a well cared for Book that is in great condition to a Book that may show some signs of wear. GOOD Books sometimes are permanently marked; have some spine or page creases; exibit signs of aging or an ExLibrary copy. ** Sometimes grease pencil or permanent marking on cover. May contain limited notes and or highlighting. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed on all purchases. ** SHIPS FROM USA-Domestic Delivery takes 5-14 days ** read more
"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. More of the myths contained in this work describe the adventures of heroes rather than gods, also providing information that rounds out our understanding of events immediately and after the Trojan War. The author arranges his stories in groups related to the great families in Greek pre-history, clarifying and organizing them such that they seem less unrelated to each other than might be apparent if presented more randomly. The book reads quickly and easily, although sometimes extensive genealogies may slow the reader's pace; fortunately, these can often be skimmed. The work is worth the reading."
"Apollodorus tells myths in a straightforward sparknotes kinds of way. it is really helpful. some of the stories explore the various versions of a myth. it is interesting that some myths have more than one version, such as helen of troy."
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