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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Page 111
Only one requirement was made of the young candidate : he must run a footrace
with his prospective bride . If he won , Atalanta would be his . If he did not ,
however , he would be instantly killed and his head would adom one of the poles
set ...
Only one requirement was made of the young candidate : he must run a footrace
with his prospective bride . If he won , Atalanta would be his . If he did not ,
however , he would be instantly killed and his head would adom one of the poles
set ...
Page 556
Labdacus reigned briefly but died young , and Lycus continued as regent , this
time for Labdacus ' infant son , Laļus . After twenty years on the throne Lycus was
overthrown by Amphion and Zethus , sons of Nycteus ' erring daughter Antiope ...
Labdacus reigned briefly but died young , and Lycus continued as regent , this
time for Labdacus ' infant son , Laļus . After twenty years on the throne Lycus was
overthrown by Amphion and Zethus , sons of Nycteus ' erring daughter Antiope ...
Page 566
The time was now approaching when the third tribute of young Athenians must
be paid . These young people were to be chosen by lot . There are several
versions as to the part that Theseus played when the fateful day arrived . Some
say that ...
The time was now approaching when the third tribute of young Athenians must
be paid . These young people were to be chosen by lot . There are several
versions as to the part that Theseus played when the fateful day arrived . Some
say that ...
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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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