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 162
... Pelops by the nymph Axioche or As- tyoche , a daughter of Danaüs . Chrysippus , because of his beauty , was carried off to Thebes by Laïus , who had been living at Pelops ' court in Pisa . The boy either killed himself or was murdered ...
... Pelops by the nymph Axioche or As- tyoche , a daughter of Danaüs . Chrysippus , because of his beauty , was carried off to Thebes by Laïus , who had been living at Pelops ' court in Pisa . The boy either killed himself or was murdered ...
Page 456
... Pelops was sent back to earth be- cause of his father's crimes . Pausanias claims that Pelops was driven from his homeland of Lydia by the army of Ilus - presumably the king of that name who founded Ilium . B. Having heard of the beauty ...
... Pelops was sent back to earth be- cause of his father's crimes . Pausanias claims that Pelops was driven from his homeland of Lydia by the army of Ilus - presumably the king of that name who founded Ilium . B. Having heard of the beauty ...
Page 457
... Pelops offered him half the kingdom and a night in Hippodameia's bed , the charioteer agreed to betray his master . ( Some say that it was Hippodameia herself who bribed him , having fallen in love with Pelops . ) Before the race ...
... Pelops offered him half the kingdom and a night in Hippodameia's bed , the charioteer agreed to betray his master . ( Some say that it was Hippodameia herself who bribed him , having fallen in love with Pelops . ) Before the race ...
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