The Meridian Handbook of Classical MythologyNew American Library, 1974 - 631 pages The ultimate single-volume reference guide to Greek and Roman mythology An ideal resource for students, teachers, librarians, writers, and readers of great literature, the Meridian Handbookhas set the standard for over three decades as the classic guide to the myths of Greece and Rome. From Athena to Zeus, Abantes to Zninthe, the epic heroes and gods who inhabit the pantheon of great literature are covered in fascinating detail. Complete stories and short identifications of characters, events, place names, and constellations are included. For a fuller perspective of the mythological realm, there are maps of the classical world and genealogical charts of the great royal lines. Comprehensive and accessible, the Meridian Handbook is an indispensable aid to understanding and enjoying mythology. |
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Page 280
... Mount Erymanthus and ravaged the country about Psophis . On his way past Mount Pholoë , Heracles stopped with the Centaur Pholus , a son of Sei- lenus by an ash - nymph . This hospitable creature brought out wine to serve his guest ...
... Mount Erymanthus and ravaged the country about Psophis . On his way past Mount Pholoë , Heracles stopped with the Centaur Pholus , a son of Sei- lenus by an ash - nymph . This hospitable creature brought out wine to serve his guest ...
Page 437
... Mount Ossa on Mount Olympus and then Mount Pelion on Ossa and showed every intention of storming heaven . As a preliminary move they captured the war - god , Ares , bound him , and stuffed him into a brazen jar . After thirteen months ...
... Mount Ossa on Mount Olympus and then Mount Pelion on Ossa and showed every intention of storming heaven . As a preliminary move they captured the war - god , Ares , bound him , and stuffed him into a brazen jar . After thirteen months ...
Page 448
... Mount Ida . Oenone refused to heal him and he returned to die at Troy . Regretting her anger Oenone hurried after him with healing drugs , but she arrived too late . She hanged herself from remorse . Paris ' body is said by some to have ...
... Mount Ida . Oenone refused to heal him and he returned to die at Troy . Regretting her anger Oenone hurried after him with healing drugs , but she arrived too late . She hanged herself from remorse . Paris ' body is said by some to have ...
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