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Description for Athena
Paperback. A survey of one of the most enduringly popular of ancient deities, this book introduces Athena's myth, cult and reception, while directing the reader to a detailed discussion. It assesses the various representations and approaches to Athena. Series: Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 200 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: HRKP; HRLB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 130 x 10. Weight in Grams: 224.
In this definitive assessment of the various representations and approaches to Athena, Susan Deacy does what no other has done before and brings all the aspects of this legendary figure into one, outstanding study.
A survey of one of the most enduringly popular of ancient deities, the book introduces Athena’s myth, cult and reception, while directing the reader to detailed discussion as and when it is appropriate.
Students will find it a great help in their studies, and for the general reader with an interest in the ancient world and for those from related disciplines such as literature, art history and ... Read more
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World
Condition
New
Weight
223g
Number of Pages
18
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415300667
SKU
V9780415300667
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Ref
99-1
Reviews for Athena
'The amount of information compactly conveyed is exceptional' – Times Higher Education 'The amount of information compactly conveyed is exceptional' – Times Higher Education ‘Deacy is to be credited with developing the concept and format for an engaging and informative series. Her book on Athena ably fulfils the aims of this enterprise and is accessible to the general reader ... Read more