Greek Myths and Mesopotamia: Parallels and Influence in the Homeric Hymns and Hesiod - Couverture souple

Penglase, Charles

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0415157064 ISBN 13 : 9780415157063

Editeur : Routledge, 1997

Synopsis

Greek Myths and Mesopotamia Investigating the nature and extent of Mesopotamian influence on Greek religious mythological works, this text shows how Mesopotamian ideas and motifs can increase our understanding of, for instance, the Homeric hymns to Apollo, Aphrodite or Athena, and of the works of Hesiod. Full description

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

The Mesopotamian influence on Greek mythology in literary works of the epic period is considerable - yet it is a largely unexplored field. In this book Charles Penglase investigates major Mesopotamian and Greek myths. His examination concentrates on journey myths. A major breakthrough is achieved in the recognition of the extent of Mesopotamian influence and in the understanding of the colourful myths involved.
The results are of significant interest, especially to scholars and students of ancient Greek and Near Eastern religion and mythology.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Examines the Mesopotamian influence on Greek mythology in literary works of the epic period, concentrating in particular on journey myths. A major contribution to the understanding of the colourful myths involved.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0415157064
• ISBN 13: 9780415157063
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 292