The Heroes of the Greeks

ISBN: 9780500270493

出版社: W W Norton & Co Inc

出版年: 1978-8

页数: 440

定价: $ 16.89

装帧: Pap

内容简介

The heroes of Greek mythology - Achilles, Orpheus, Herakles, Oedipus and others - preoccupied the minds of the ancient Greeks no less than the gods themselves. This study uses original sources, archaeological findings and psychological insight to provide an account of the lives of these mythical figures. The narrative is complemented by illustrations from vase paintings and genealogical tables of celebrated and lesser-known mythicl figures.