{"product_id":"the-routledge-handbook-of-greek-mythology-9781032337449","title":"The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in its eighth edition, this magisterial work offers a comprehensive survey of the stories of Greek myth, from the Olympian gods, through the lesser gods and deities, to the heroes, adventures, and foundation myths of the ancient Greek world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology sets out to provide a comprehensive history of the divine order and mythical prehistory of Greece, as systematized on a genealogical basis by Hesiod and the ancient mythographers, while also taking into account the ways in which individual myths have changed and evolved over time in different genres of literature. This new edition has been extensively rewritten and reorganized to make it more accessible to readers who may have no particular knowledge of the ancient world and Greek mythology, and to ensure that information on each myth or mythical figure is easy to find within the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of the handbook continues to offer an essential reference resource for all students of\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The new \u003ci\u003eRoutledge Handbook of Greek Mythology \u003c\/i\u003eretains all the acclaimed virtues of the 2004 edition, a completely rewritten and meticulously updated version of H.J. Rose’s time-tested compendium. But this latest version provides an even more useful tool: Robin Hard has totally reorganized the earlier presentation of the often-complex stories about gods and heroes, more lucidly streamlining and sequencing the material, highlighting interconnections, and drawing attention to such matters as ancient cosmology and cult. The result is a fresh, clear narrative, featuring a strong story line while also attuned to curious lesser-known variants. An ideally accessible reference work, it can also be read straight through, with pleasure'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Martin, \u003cem\u003eStanford University, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eList of figures; \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreface; \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbbreviations; \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Sources for Greek Myth; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. First Beginnings and the Age of the Titans; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. The Three Great Divine Families; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. The Rise of Zeus and Revolts against his Rule; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Hades, Demeter, and the Mythology of the Underworld; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Hera, Hestia and Poseidon; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Apollo, Artemis and Athena; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Dionysos, Hermes, Hephaistos, and Aphrodite; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Lesser Deities and Nature-spirits; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. The Early Mythical History of Argos; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11. The Life of Heracles; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12. The Return of the Heraclids; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13. Minos, Theseus and the Myths of Crete; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14. The Kings of Athens; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15. Theban Mythology from Cadmos to Oedipus; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16. The Theban Wars; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17. The Family of Deucalion and Hunt for the Calydonian Boar; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18. Jason and the Argonauts; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19. The Early Pelopids and the Family of Achilles and Ajax; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20. The Royal Families of Troy and Sparta, and the Origin of the Trojan War; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21. The Trojan War; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22. The Return Journeys of the Greek Heroes; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23. Aeneas, Romulus, and the Origins of Rome; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24. Legends of Arcadia and Final Miscellany; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBibliographical note; Genealogical tables; The Great Olympian Gods; \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMain Index\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018986422615,"sku":"9781032337449","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032337449.jpg?v=1750778919","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-routledge-handbook-of-greek-mythology-9781032337449","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}