Dictionary of mythology.
Tallandier| N° d'inventaire | 25550 |
| Format | 12 x 18 |
| Détails | 544 p., some black and white maps, paperback. |
| Publication | Paris, 2021 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9791021040892 |
"Text" Collection.
How did Zeus acquire his famous thunderbolt? Was Theseus more of a womanizer than a great warrior? Where did the Amazons get their name? Why did the cult of Dionysus, a minor deity, become so important in ancient times?
Greek and Roman civilizations shaped our culture. In addition to our language, they still permeate every form of expression, from theater to politics, including poetry, music, philosophy, and painting. With its scholarly and detailed articles, this dictionary guides us through the rich narratives that inform Greek and Roman myths, in which monsters, wars, and intrigue abound, and genealogies intertwine.
"Text" Collection.
How did Zeus acquire his famous thunderbolt? Was Theseus more of a womanizer than a great warrior? Where did the Amazons get their name? Why did the cult of Dionysus, a minor deity, become so important in ancient times?
Greek and Roman civilizations shaped our culture. In addition to our language, they still permeate every form of expression, from theater to politics, including poetry, music, philosophy, and painting. With its scholarly and detailed articles, this dictionary guides us through the rich narratives that inform Greek and Roman myths, in which monsters, wars, and intrigue abound, and genealogies intertwine.