Myths of the Ancient Greeks

by Martin, Richard P.

• ISBN13: 9780451206855
• ISBN10: 0451206851
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781101126981
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-01
• Publisher: NAL Trade
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Summary

Presented in simple, yet flowing prose, Richard P. Martin delivers an accessible interpretation of the Greek myths for today's readers. Relive the triumphs and tragedies of Herakles, Perseus, Prometheus, Hermes, Zeus, and many more mortals and gods in this must-have volume. Includes two easy-to-read maps of Ancient Greece, and eighteen original illustrations.

Author Biography

Richard P. Martin teaches Greek and Latin literature at Stanford.

Table of Contents

The Beginnings: Gods and Creatures
Offspring of Iapetos the Titan
Descendants of Atlas, Greek and Trojan
Warriors, Kings, and Heroines from Zeus
The Ancient Greek World
Mainland Greece
Introduction	p. 1
The Beginnings	p. 19
Singers, Players, and Rivals	p. 43
Lovers Mortal and Divine	p. 65
The Tales of Athens	p. 101
Theseus, Lord of Athens	p. 117
Herakles, Greatest of Heroes	p. 141
Once and Future Heroes	p. 181
The Saga of Thebes	p. 229
The War at Troy	p. 257
Further Reading	p. 323
Index	p. 325
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