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Greek Myths and Mesopotamia
Charles Penglase
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Description for Greek Myths and Mesopotamia
paperback. Investigating the nature and extent of Mesopotamian influence on Greek religious mythological works, this text shows how Mesopotamian ideas and motifs can increase our understanding of, for instance, the Homeric hymns to Apollo, Aphrodite or Athena, and of the works of Hesiod. Num Pages: 290 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAM; DSBB; HRKP; JFHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good.
The Mesopotamian influence on Greek mythology in literary works of the epic period is considerable - yet it is a largely unexplored field. In this book Charles Penglase investigates major Mesopotamian and Greek myths. His examination concentrates on journey myths. A major breakthrough is achieved in the recognition of the extent of Mesopotamian influence and in the understanding of the colourful myths involved. The results are of significant interest, especially to scholars and students of ancient Greek and Near Eastern religion and mythology.
The Mesopotamian influence on Greek mythology in literary works of the epic period is considerable - yet it is a largely unexplored field. In this book Charles Penglase investigates major Mesopotamian and Greek myths. His examination concentrates on journey myths. A major breakthrough is achieved in the recognition of the extent of Mesopotamian influence and in the understanding of the colourful myths involved. The results are of significant interest, especially to scholars and students of ancient Greek and Near Eastern religion and mythology.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Routledge
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
292
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415157063
SKU
KTS0036588
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Ref
99-1
Reviews for Greek Myths and Mesopotamia
'A welcome and provoking study of a difficult subject.' – J. H. Hordern, Trinity College, Dublin '... contains much detailed and useful information ...' – Scholia Reviews 'Charles Penglase's Greek Myths is a scholarly piece of work, soundly based on a good knowledge of the myths of ancient Iraq.' – Times Literary Supplement