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The library of apollodorus by apollodorus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The library of greek mythology ebook by apollodorus. The bibliotheca also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books. See all books authored by apollodorus, including the library, and greek lyric poetry, and more on. Two handbooks of greek mythology hackett classics by apollodorus, hyginus, et al. He and melia, daughter of ocean, had sons, phoroneus, and aegialeus. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus books on. Its a pity though that a lot of the myths in this work are a summary of the original story. Jun 12, 2008 really good book full of greek myths, contains all the main myths.

Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the library of apollodorus delphi classics. Apollodorus was a colleague of the homeric scholar aristarchus of samothrace both served as librarians of the great library in alexandria, egypt. The library of greek mythology apollodorus oxford university press. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists. The only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the library of apollodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the trojan war. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics by apollodorus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus and robin hard overview the only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the library of apollodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the trojan war. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to robert graves. The library of apollodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origin of the universe to the trojan war.

The library of greek mythology ebook written by apollodorus. The encyclopedia of greek mythology called bibliotheca, or library, was traditionally attributed to him, but it cannot be his. Apollodorus books list of books by author apollodorus. The digital loeb classical library extends the founding mission of james loeb with an interconnected, fully searchable, perpetually growing virtual library of all that is important in greek and latin literature. Apollodorus or pseudoapollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of the greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of. Buy the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics book online at best prices in india on. Apollodorus, the library book 2 theoi classical texts library. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus ebook. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics apollodorus, hard, robin on. The only surviving work of this type from classical antiquity, the library of apollodore is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the trojan war. The library provides in three books a grand summary of traditional greek mythology and heroic legends. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus, paperback.

The library of greek mythology by apollodorus, translated by robin hard. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc to the present, influencing writers. Read more about the sites features the library provides in three books a grand summary of traditional greek mythology and heroic legends. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics kindle edition by apollodorus, hard, robin. The only work of its kind to survive from classical. Now the hydra had a huge body, with nine heads, eight mortal, but the middle one immortal. The bibliotheca also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics. Apollodorus, the library by apollodorus, of athens. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics.

Apollodorus or pseudoapollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of the greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of myth sourced from old greek epic and the plays of the tragedians. Apollodorus, the library of greek mythology 0 likes. Buy the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics. Bibliotheke, library, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad. The library, volume i apollodorus harvard university press. The library of apollodorus delphi classics delphi ancient classics book 62 apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae.

The bibliotheca, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad. So mounting a chariot driven by iolaus, he came to lerna, and. Apollodorus is the author of the library of greek mythology 3. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The work was traditionally ascribed to apollodorus of alexandria, a greek scholar who flourished in the c2nd b. The bibliotheca has been called the most valuable mythographical work that has come down from ancient times. Apollodorus of athens, greek scholar of wide interests who is best known for his chronika chronicle of greek history.

By offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete english translations of apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae the two most important surviving handbooks of classical mythographythis volume enables readers to compare the twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths. Jul 30, 2016 apollodorus library of greek mythology. One of the necessary books you must buy if youre interested in greek myth. Rather, the author of the bibliotheca is now designated pseudo apollodorus. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century ad to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to robert graves. The introduction and index pages at the back are really helpful and some are arranged into themes. Apollodore of the library was used as a source of books by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc. Bibliotheke, library is a compendium of myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the library of greek mythology. Read the library of greek mythology by apollodorus available from rakuten kobo. Briareus, gyes, cottus, who were unsurpassed in size and might, each of them having a hundred hands and fifty heads.

Apollodorus, the library book 1 theoi greek mythology. The author was traditionally thought to be apollodorus of athens, but that attribution is now regarded as false, and so pseudo was added to apollodorus. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus goodreads. Download the library of greek mythology ebook in epub. Really good book full of greek myths, contains all the main myths. The library of apollodorus delphi classics by apollodorus. After he had fashioned men from water and earth, prometheus also gave them fire, which he had hidden in a fennel stalk in secret from zeus. The only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the library of apollodorus is a unique guide to greek myt. Book from the collections of university of california language english. Apollodorus author of the library of greek mythology. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus, 9780199536320, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus, paperback barnes.

Apollodorus library of greek mythology norse mythology for. Nonetheless its the most important source of greek mythology and the main source of the greek myths by robert graves. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus librarything. Not that big a book for a library of greek mythology, but there is a lot of information. Probably written in the first or second century ad, probably not by apollodorus, and certainly written in rather inelegant greek, the library of greek mythology is our only extant source of some of our most familiar greek myths and variations, thus being an invaluable addition to our awareness and understanding of greek culture. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc to the present, influencing writers from. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc to the present. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. It is thus an important record of greek accounts of the origin and early history of the world and their race. Greek and english on opposite pages addeddate 2009. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its. Written in clear and unaffected style, the compendium faithfully follows the greek literary sources. Click here for more information by offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete english translations of apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae the two most important surviving handbooks of classical mythographythis volume enables readers to compare the twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths.

The library of apollodorus delphi classics ebook written by apollodorus of athens. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Written in clear and unaffected style, the compendium. Buy the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics by apollodorus, hard, robin isbn.