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 267
... Helius , the sun - god . Circe and Pasiphaë were his daughters by Perseïs . Phaëthusa and Lampetië , his daughters ( or Hyperion's ) by Neaera , tended the god's cattle and sheep on the island of Thrinacia . The ... Helius had an 267 HELIUS.
... Helius , the sun - god . Circe and Pasiphaë were his daughters by Perseïs . Phaëthusa and Lampetië , his daughters ( or Hyperion's ) by Neaera , tended the god's cattle and sheep on the island of Thrinacia . The ... Helius had an 267 HELIUS.
Page 268
... Helius and Ge to abide by the results of the single combat between Paris and Menelaüs . Because Helius was away on his regular business when the earth was di- vided among the gods , he got no share . Zeus was reluctant to draw lots over ...
... Helius and Ge to abide by the results of the single combat between Paris and Menelaüs . Because Helius was away on his regular business when the earth was di- vided among the gods , he got no share . Zeus was reluctant to draw lots over ...
Page 269
... Helius ' best - known child was Phaëthon ( 1 ) , his son by the Oceanid Clymene . ( Some say that Phaethon was actually Helius ' grandson , a son of Clymenus , whose mother was the Oceanid Merope . ) Phaethon demanded , as proof that ...
... Helius ' best - known child was Phaëthon ( 1 ) , his son by the Oceanid Clymene . ( Some say that Phaethon was actually Helius ' grandson , a son of Clymenus , whose mother was the Oceanid Merope . ) Phaethon demanded , as proof that ...
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