Classical Gods and Heroes

ISBN: 0688052797

Author: Hendricks, Rhoda

Condition: New

All the wonder, terror, and delight of Greek mythology springs forth from the pages of this unique and much-needed anthology.Rhonda Hendricks has not only selected from the works of the ancient authors the best-and often earliest-versions of these tales; she has also arranged them so as to give a cumulative view of classical mythology beginning with The Creation and The Birth of Zeus. Of particular interest are: The Ages of Mankind The Birth of Athena Oedipus the King Heracles Theseus Jason and Medea The Judgement of Paris The Trojan Horse Pygmalion Cupid and PsycheThese texts offer a new perspective on classical mythology and, by so doing, cast a new light on this cornerstone of Western culture.