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The Mythology of Plants - Botanical Lore From Ancient Greece and Rome
Annette Giesecke
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Description for The Mythology of Plants - Botanical Lore From Ancient Greece and Rome
Hardback. Focuses on the topic of plants in Greek and Roman myth. Suitable for readers ranging from those interested in archaeology, classical literature, and ancient history to garden enthusiasts, this book comes with an original translation of selections from Ovid's Metamorphoses, an extensive bibliography, and glossary of names and places. Num Pages: 144 pages, 47 full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKP3; HRKP4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 223 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
This is a fascinating exploration of the role of the botanical in ancient Greek and Roman myth and classical literature. This engaging book focuses on the perennially fascinating topic of plants in Greek and Roman myth. The author, an authority on the gardens, art, and literature of the classical world, introduces the book's main themes with a discussion of gods and heroes in ancient Greek and Roman gardens. The following chapters recount the everyday uses and broader cultural meaning of plants with particularly strong mythological associations. These include common garden plants such as narcissus and hyacinth; apple and pomegranate, which ... Read more
This is a fascinating exploration of the role of the botanical in ancient Greek and Roman myth and classical literature. This engaging book focuses on the perennially fascinating topic of plants in Greek and Roman myth. The author, an authority on the gardens, art, and literature of the classical world, introduces the book's main themes with a discussion of gods and heroes in ancient Greek and Roman gardens. The following chapters recount the everyday uses and broader cultural meaning of plants with particularly strong mythological associations. These include common garden plants such as narcissus and hyacinth; apple and pomegranate, which ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, United States
ISBN
9781606063217
SKU
V9781606063217
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-3
About Annette Giesecke
Annette Giesecke is professor of classics at the University of Delaware.
Reviews for The Mythology of Plants - Botanical Lore From Ancient Greece and Rome
Annette Giesecke artfully reveals the legendary lust, blood, and vengeance behind . . . common greenery. . . . The Mythology of Plants as a whole will delight a variety of readers.
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