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Book SynopsisIn recent years, the topic of ancient Greek hero cult has been the focus of considerable discussion among classicists. Little attention, however, has been paid to female heroized figures. Here Deborah Lyons argues for the heroine as a distinct category in ancient Greek religious ideology and daily practice. The heroine, she believes, must be locate
Trade Review"Scholars, teachers, and college students are certain to find this contribution not only interesting but enlightening for classical literature, mythology, and women's studies, and the inclusion of an Appendix, 'A Catalogue of Heroines,' most useful."--Classical World
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Acknowledgments xi Note to the Reader xiii Abbreviations xv Introduction 3 Chapter One Heroines and Heroes 7 Chapter Two Heroines and Mortals 35 Chapter Three Mortals and Immortals 69 Chapter Four Dionysiac Heroines 103 Chapter Five The Goddess and Her Doubles 134 Appendix: Mythic Female Cult-Founders 169 Conclusion 171 Appendix A Catalogue of Heroines 173 Bibliography 237 Index Locorum 255 General Index 261
