ENGLISH

Perseus (Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World)

By Daniel Ogden

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
9780415427258, 0415427258, 041542724X, 9780415427241, 9780203932131
LCC
BL820.P5 O33 2008
Open Library ID
OL10206049M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1456534 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
224\219
Topic
History
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The son of Zeus, Perseus belongs in the first rank of Greek heroes. Indeed to some he was a greater hero even than Heracles. With the help of Hermes and Athena he slew the Gorgon Medusa, conquered a mighty sea monster and won the hand of the beautiful princess Andromeda. This volume tells of his enduring myth, it's rendering in art and literature, and its reception through the Roman period and up to the modern day.This is the first scholarly book in English devoted to Perseus' myth in its entirety for over a century. With information drawn from a diverse range of sources as well as varied illustrations, the volume illuminates the importance of the Perseus myth throughout the ages.

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