Ancient Greek religion and mythology

The Iliad: Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus.

Oedipus was the son of King Laius and Queen Jocasta.

Euripides was one of the three great tragedians of classical Athens, the other two being Aeschylus and Sophocles.

'Medea' is an ancient Greek tragedy written by Euripides, based upon the myth of Jason and Medea, and first produced in 431 BC.

Euripides was one of the three great tragedians of classical Athens, the other two being Aeschylus and Sophocles.

The Iliad: Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus.

Journey with Ulysses as he battles to bring his victorious, but decimated, troops home from the Trojan War, dogged by the wrath of the god Poseidon at every turn.

King Agamemnon returns victorious from the Trojan War, where dark foreshadowings develop.

Ten tragedies by one of the three great tragedians of classical Athens, namely Hecuba, Orestes, The Ph nician Virgins, Medea, Hippolytus, Alcestis, The Bacchae, The Heraclidae, Iphigenia in Aulis, and Iphigenia in Tauris.

Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed, the others being Sophocles and Euripides.

Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed, the others being Sophocles and Euripides.

The Iliad: Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus.

In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece is the fleece of the gold-haired winged ram, which can be procured in Colchis.

A focused study of an ancient myth and its reception, which provokes new consideration of how myth in general can challenge social norms.

In the beginning, everything was fine.

One of the oldest surviving works of literature widely read to this day, Homer's "e;Odyssey"e; tells the story of Odysseus, Greek hero king of Ithaca and his voyage back home following the cessation of the Trojan War.

This collection includes both of the greatest Greek stories ever told and numbers amongst the most important works of Western literature.

"e;The Iliad"e; is Homer's legendary account of the Trojan War, an epic battle that took place over three thousand years ago and had a significant impact on world history.

First published in 1874, "e;The Extant Odes of Pindar"e; contains a complete collection of all known odes written by Ancient Greek lyric poet Pindar.

First published in 1910, this book explores the subject of athletics festivals in ancient Greece, looking in detail at its history as well as the exercises commonly seen at such occasions.

A study of the Greek mythological wars between Olympians, Titans, giants, centaurs, lapiths and humans, and their significant influence on later cultures.

Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed, the others being Sophocles and Euripides.

Timaeus is one of Plato's dialogues, mostly in the form of a long monologue given by the title character.

Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed, the others being Sophocles and Euripides.

Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed, the others being Sophocles and Euripides.

Greeks were history's great men of thought.

Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed, the others being Sophocles and Euripides.

Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed, the others being Sophocles and Euripides.

Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed, the others being Sophocles and Euripides.

Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed, the others being Sophocles and Euripides.

Included herein are the seven surviving plays of Athens' pre-eminent playwright, Sophocles, masterfully translated by Lewis Campbell, M.

'The Trachinian Maidens' (also 'Women of Trachis' or 'The Trachiniae') is an Athenian tragedy by Sophocles, in which Deianeira, the wife of Heracles, is distraught over her husband's neglect of her family.

Oedipus was the son of King Laius and Queen Jocasta.

Nathaniel Hawthorne presents a multilayered story consisting of six Greek myths that are told from a unique perspective and appeals to all readers, specifically children.

Originally published in 1853, author Nathaniel Hawthorne delivers a vibrant selection of mythological tales inspired by some of the most popular figures in Greek lore.

'An incisive, inspiring and vitally illuminating account of a city which changed the ancient world and which deserves to be remembered by the modern.

'Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to!

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE'Rivetingly fresh and stunning' Sunday Times'A tour de force, a triumph' Jack Miles'Packed with knowledge and insight' Karen Armstrong'One of the most remarkable historians and communicators working today' Dan SnowThree thousand years ago, in the Southwest Asian lands we now call Israel and Palestine, a group of people worshipped a complex pantheon of deities, led by a father god called El.

Finally sort out who's who in Greek mythologyfrom gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between!

WHEN GODS TURN VENGEFUL, ONLY THE BRAVE CAN DEFY FATE AND FIND THEIR WAY HOMEDiscover the stunning conclusion to Stephen Fry's internationally bestselling Greek myths series'Relatable and full of humour ' GUARDIAN'Fry breathes contemporary relevance into these ancient tales' OBSERVER--After the fall of Troy, wily Odysseus, King of Ithaca, sails for home and his steadfast queen Penelope.

Women's mobility is central to understanding cultural constructions of gender.

Women's mobility is central to understanding cultural constructions of gender.

Essays examining the influence of gods, oracles, and omens in the wars of the Archaic and Classical Greek world.

'Fans of Anne Carson, rejoice!

'A great storyteller' Madeline Miller, author of CirceIn this powerful new collection, Charlotte Higgins foregrounds Greek mythology's most enduring heroines.

This volume comprises a collection of children's stories written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, including "e;A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys"e; and "e;Tanglewood Tales"e;.

This unique and entertaining travel guide to Greek waters recreates parts of voyages undertaken in myth, anchoring off landmarks or ports associated with ancient legends.

This unique and entertaining travel guide to Greek waters recreates parts of voyages undertaken in myth, anchoring off landmarks or ports associated with ancient legends.

Ancient Greek Myth in World Fiction since 1989 explores the diverse ways that contemporary world fiction has engaged with ancient Greek myth.