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 331
D. The Argonauts , meanwhile , had put in at a point some distance from lolcus to
consider what they should do next , for Jason was sure that Pelias had no
intention of keeping his promise to relinquish the throne . With only fiftytwo men at
his ...
D. The Argonauts , meanwhile , had put in at a point some distance from lolcus to
consider what they should do next , for Jason was sure that Pelias had no
intention of keeping his promise to relinquish the throne . With only fiftytwo men at
his ...
Page 352
Hyginus claims that Hermes forbade the twins to kill Lycus , but made him give up
the throne to them . Lycus ' son , also named Lycus , apparently escaped to
Euboea , but later returned and , like his father , seized the Theban throne .
Hyginus claims that Hermes forbade the twins to kill Lycus , but made him give up
the throne to them . Lycus ' son , also named Lycus , apparently escaped to
Euboea , but later returned and , like his father , seized the Theban throne .
Page 363
Most accounts , however , make Medus the offspring of Medea's marriage to
Aegeus , king of Athens . After her attempt to murder Theseus , presumably in the
interest of Medus ' succession to the throne , she and her son were driven from ...
Most accounts , however , make Medus the offspring of Medea's marriage to
Aegeus , king of Athens . After her attempt to murder Theseus , presumably in the
interest of Medus ' succession to the throne , she and her son were driven from ...
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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 | Pennsylvania State University |
| Digitized | 30 Jun 2011 |
| ISBN | 0452009278, 9780452009271 |
| Length | 631 pages |
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