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 347
... Theban musicians . The earlier , a son of Urania and Amphimarus , son of Poseidon , was killed by the envious Apollo because of his skill in music . The later Linus , a son of Is- menius , taught lyre playing to the young Heracles ...
... Theban musicians . The earlier , a son of Urania and Amphimarus , son of Poseidon , was killed by the envious Apollo because of his skill in music . The later Linus , a son of Is- menius , taught lyre playing to the young Heracles ...
Page 356
... Theban seer . At Thebes , Manto , who some say was the equal of her father in prophecy , was a priestess of Ismenian Apollo . When Thebes fell to the Epigoni , Manto was dedicated , as “ the fairest of the spoils , " to Apollo at Delphi ...
... Theban seer . At Thebes , Manto , who some say was the equal of her father in prophecy , was a priestess of Ismenian Apollo . When Thebes fell to the Epigoni , Manto was dedicated , as “ the fairest of the spoils , " to Apollo at Delphi ...
Page 529
... Theban Periclymenus , he fled toward Chalcis with his charioteer , Baton or Elato . Zeus , seeing the Theban about to hurl his spear at the seer's back , spared Amphiaraüs this indignity . He split the earth with a thunderbolt , and ...
... Theban Periclymenus , he fled toward Chalcis with his charioteer , Baton or Elato . Zeus , seeing the Theban about to hurl his spear at the seer's back , spared Amphiaraüs this indignity . He split the earth with a thunderbolt , and ...
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