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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defends against the invader Apollo. In still others, it is an oracular serpent that
has tried to kill Leto, knowing that it was fated to die at the hands of any offspring
she might have. The later versions call the snake Python. Apollo (and Artemis, in
...
defends against the invader Apollo. In still others, it is an oracular serpent that
has tried to kill Leto, knowing that it was fated to die at the hands of any offspring
she might have. The later versions call the snake Python. Apollo (and Artemis, in
...
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APOLLO contest, also in Phrygia, with Fan and again won. The victim this time
was King Midas, who received ass's ears for mentioning that he had personally
preferred Pan's pipe music. It was a long time before Apollo would consent to
hear ...
APOLLO contest, also in Phrygia, with Fan and again won. The victim this time
was King Midas, who received ass's ears for mentioning that he had personally
preferred Pan's pipe music. It was a long time before Apollo would consent to
hear ...
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Apollo pursued the nymph Daphne, but she became a laurel bush rather than
submit to him. He had to content himself with killing Leucippus, a young rival, and
making the laurel his sacred plant. Apollo fell in love with Marpessa, daughter of
...
Apollo pursued the nymph Daphne, but she became a laurel bush rather than
submit to him. He had to content himself with killing Leucippus, a young rival, and
making the laurel his sacred plant. Apollo fell in love with Marpessa, daughter of
...
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| Title | The Meridian Handbook of Classical Mythology A Meridian book |
| Author | Edward Tripp |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | New American Library, 1974 |
| Original from | Pennsylvania State University |
| Digitized | 30 Jun 2011 |
| ISBN | 0452009278, 9780452009271 |
| Length | 631 pages |
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