Myths of Ancient Greece and Rome
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Antiquity is called the golden age of humanity. And not in vain - this era had an exceptional influence on the subsequent development of culture. But while works of art in the fields of architecture, sculpture, and painting can be dated more or less accurately - as something has been preserved from them, the same cannot be said about literature represented by mythology, as it is not reliably known when a particular legend or tradition first appeared - myths were passed down from generation to generation by singers-storytellers and were not fixed in writing. Therefore, what you will read on the pages of this book is the result of the work of not one or two generations - these myths were polished over centuries. This edition includes ancient Greek myths from the classical and post-classical periods. Their main themes are the establishment of the rule of the Olympic gods, the struggle of heroes with monsters, global catastrophes, wars, etc. Ancient Roman mythology, essentially growing out of Greek mythology, is presented as follows: the emergence of the Roman state, the so-called "time of kings," and the early republic. Amazing stories about gods, humans, and a multitude of fantastic creatures are capable of exciting even today: the heroes in them are extraordinarily brave and strong, women are cunning and at the same time beautiful, and the gods are very direct and sometimes childishly cruel. What can you do - the humanity that created these myths at that time was also going through its infancy. Colorful photos of ancient architectural and sculptural monuments, as well as more modern interpretations of myths in visual arts, accompany the text throughout. The book will bring a lot of pleasure to enthusiasts of ancient history and oral folklore.
Author:
Author:Gusev I.E.
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:Science & Math
- Category:Esoteric, Folklore & Myth
Paper:
Paper:coated
Dimensions:
Dimensions:28.5x21.5x1.5 cm
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-17-084365-7
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