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ancient art interpretation
ancient Greek religion
Andromeda
Apollonius Argonautica
Author_Daniel Ogden
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century
classical literature analysis
classical mythology
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Family Saga
George Cedrenus
gorgon
Gorgon Myth
Greek mythological narratives
head
HELLENISTIC DYNASTIES
hero cult studies
hesiodic
Hesiodic Shield
John Malalas
livius
Medusa Story
myth
Myth Cycle
myth reception history
mythographer
Perseus Myth
Pindar Pythians
Princess Sabra
Saga
Sea Water
shield
sixth
ST GEORGE
St George And The Dragon
Terracotta Masks
vatican
Vatican Mythographer
Violated
Wandering
Winged Cap
Winged Sandals
Young Men
Product details
- ISBN 9780415427258
- Weight: 410g
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 08 Feb 2008
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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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.
