The Meridian Handbook of Classical MythologyThe 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 Handbook has 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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Zeus . The ruler of the Olympian gods , identified by the Romans with Jupiter . A.
Zeus was said by Homer to be the eldest of the sons of CRONUS and Rhea .
Most later writers accepted the view of Hesiod that he was the youngest , born
after ...
Zeus . The ruler of the Olympian gods , identified by the Romans with Jupiter . A.
Zeus was said by Homer to be the eldest of the sons of CRONUS and Rhea .
Most later writers accepted the view of Hesiod that he was the youngest , born
after ...
Page 607
Zeus and Poseidon vied for the love of Thetis until they learned from Themis or
Prometheus that any son that the Oceanid bore was destined to overthrow his
father . Both gods withdrew their claims and quickly married Thetis to a mortal ...
Zeus and Poseidon vied for the love of Thetis until they learned from Themis or
Prometheus that any son that the Oceanid bore was destined to overthrow his
father . Both gods withdrew their claims and quickly married Thetis to a mortal ...
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ZEUS a D. In spite of his arduous pursuit of mistresses , Zeus found time to rule
the universe . His special function was to send rain to fertilize the earth , but he
also governed the affairs of gods and men . As with other gods , his justice often ...
ZEUS a D. In spite of his arduous pursuit of mistresses , Zeus found time to rule
the universe . His special function was to send rain to fertilize the earth , but he
also governed the affairs of gods and men . As with other gods , his justice often ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Meridian Handbook of Classical Mythology A Meridian book |
| Author | Edward Tripp |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | New American Library, 1974 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 13 Jul 2011 |
| ISBN | 0452009278, 9780452009271 |
| Length | 631 pages |
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