Crowell's Handbook of Classical Mythology, Volume 10Reference work with alphabetically-arranged entries illuminates the characters, places, and literary sources of Greek and Roman myths |
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Homer describes them merely as “ snatchers ” ( the meaning of their name ) who
were responsible for sudden disappearances that could not otherwise be
explained . Telemachus says that his father has been snatched away by the
Harpies ...
Homer describes them merely as “ snatchers ” ( the meaning of their name ) who
were responsible for sudden disappearances that could not otherwise be
explained . Telemachus says that his father has been snatched away by the
Harpies ...
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According to Homer , Iphitus and Odysseus met during the search for the mares
at Pheneüs , in Arcadia , and became fast friends . Iphitus gave Odysseus his
father's bow . ( Homer , Odyssey , 21.22–38 ; Apollodorus 2.6.1-3 ; Diodorus
Siculus ...
According to Homer , Iphitus and Odysseus met during the search for the mares
at Pheneüs , in Arcadia , and became fast friends . Iphitus gave Odysseus his
father's bow . ( Homer , Odyssey , 21.22–38 ; Apollodorus 2.6.1-3 ; Diodorus
Siculus ...
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[ Homer , Iliad , 3.121-124 ; Apollodorus “ Epitome ” 5.23 ; Hyginus , Fabulae ,
101. ] Laodice ( 2 ) . A daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra , according to
Homer . She may have been identified with Electra , whom Homer does not
mention .
[ Homer , Iliad , 3.121-124 ; Apollodorus “ Epitome ” 5.23 ; Hyginus , Fabulae ,
101. ] Laodice ( 2 ) . A daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra , according to
Homer . She may have been identified with Electra , whom Homer does not
mention .
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| Title | Crowell's Handbook of Classical Mythology, Volume 10 A Meridian book Crowell reference book Crowell's Handbook of Classical Mythology, Edward Tripp |
| Author | Edward Tripp |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Crowell, 1970 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 13 Jul 2011 |
| ISBN | 069022608X, 9780690226089 |
| Length | 631 pages |
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