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 89
P. After the murder the Argonauts crossed the northern end of the Adriatic to the
Amber Islands that cluster about the mouth of the Eridanus River and remained
hidden there until they felt safe from further Colchian pursuit. Unable to proceed ...
P. After the murder the Argonauts crossed the northern end of the Adriatic to the
Amber Islands that cluster about the mouth of the Eridanus River and remained
hidden there until they felt safe from further Colchian pursuit. Unable to proceed ...
Page 124
Atreus, meanwhile, had consulted an oracle about how to end a famine that had
resulted from his murder of the children. He was told to bring Thyestes back to
Mycenae. Searching for him, Atreus came to King Thespro- tus. He saw the lovely
...
Atreus, meanwhile, had consulted an oracle about how to end a famine that had
resulted from his murder of the children. He was told to bring Thyestes back to
Mycenae. Searching for him, Atreus came to King Thespro- tus. He saw the lovely
...
Page 292
Heracles had not forgiven Neleus, king of Pylus, for his refusal to purify him after
his murder of Iphitus. He therefore marched on Pylus and killed Neleus and
eleven of his sons. One of these, Periclymenus, had the power to change his
shape.
Heracles had not forgiven Neleus, king of Pylus, for his refusal to purify him after
his murder of Iphitus. He therefore marched on Pylus and killed Neleus and
eleven of his sons. One of these, Periclymenus, had the power to change his
shape.
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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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