The library of greek mythology by apollodorus, paperback. Download the library of greek mythology ebook in epub. Greek and english on opposite pages addeddate 20091225 11. Apollodorus, the library, with an english translation by sir james george frazer, f. The library of greek mythology ebook written by apollodorus. The library of apollodorus delphi classics ebook written by apollodorus of athens. Library by apollodorus translated by sir james george frazer.
Really good book full of greek myths, contains all the main myths. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics. Bibliotheca pseudoapollodorus the bibliotheca ancient greek. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to robert graves. The library provides in three books a grand summary of traditional greek mythology and heroic legends. Apollodorus left alexandria about 146 for pergamum and eventually settled at athens. Bibliotheke, library, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The text was originally attributed to apollodorus of athens, a greek historian and grammarian, but scholars refuted his authorship based on references made by other writers of the. He was a pupil of diogenes of babylon, panaetius the stoic, and the grammarian aristarchus of samothrace, under whom he appears to have studied together with his contemporary dionysius thrax. The only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the library of apollodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the trojan war. It narrates key greek mythical events from the birth of the earliest gods to the.
Apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae classical studies. A new translation of an important text for greek mythology used as a source book by classicists from antiquity to robert graves, the library of greek mythology is a complete summary of early greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures associated with the main heroes and heroines. The only surviving work of this type from classical antiquity, the library of apollodore is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the trojan war. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus books on. Pseudoapollodorus is the name commonly given to the supposed author of the library. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics by apollodorus. Bibliotheke, library is a compendium of myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second centuries ad. Apollodorus, the library book 1 theoi greek mythology. Apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae by apollodorus, 9780872208209, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
The library, volume i apollodorus harvard university press. A general introduction sets the library and fabulae into the wider context of ancient. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus ebook. Click download or read online button to get the library of greek mythology book now. The digital loeb classical library extends the founding mission of james loeb with an interconnected, fully searchable, perpetually growing virtual library of all that is important in greek and latin literature.
It is thus an important record of greek accounts of the origin and early history of the world and their race. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus goodreads. The library of greek mythology apollodorus, robin tutor in the department of. Apollodorus, the library by apollodorus, of athens. The library the library ofapollodorus, a handbook of greek mythology, alone of the many works of its kind survives antiquity. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the. Apollodorus of athens, died after 120 bc, greek scholar of wide interests who is best known for his chronika chronicle of greek history. The ultimate online guide to norse mythology and religion. Written in clear and unaffected style, the compendium. Buy the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics by apollodorus, hard, robin isbn. The internet classics archive library by apollodorus. Its a pity though that a lot of the myths in this work are a summary of the original story.
Pdf encyclopedic entry on apollodoruss library find, read and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the library of apollodorus delphi classics. It is therefore a major source for our knowledge of the myths. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Download the library of greek mythology pdf ebook the library of greek mythology the library of greek mythology ebook author by apollodorus the library of greek mythology ebook free of registration rating. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century ad to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to robert graves. Although it was attributed to the athenian grammarian, apollodorus 180 120 or 110 b. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc to the present, influencing writers from. The library of greek mythology, book by apollodorus. Enjoy this book on your ereader and in the format you prefer.
Apollodorus author of the library of greek mythology. The division of the text into three books is a legacy of its first modern edition aegius. The d ivision of the text into three books is a legacy of its first modern edition aegius. By offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete english translations of apollodorus library and hyginus fabulaethe two most important surviving handbooks of classical mythographythis volume enables readers to compare the twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths. The library of apollodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origin of the universe to the trojan war. Pdf the complete world of greek mythology download full. The myth of such a marriage is widespread among the lower races. Apollodorus library of greek mythology norse mythology. Nonetheless its the most important source of greek mythology and the main source of the greek myths by robert graves. The title of this book is the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics and it was written by apollodorus, robin hard translator. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics kindle edition by apollodorus, hard, robin. The library of greek mythology download ebook pdf, epub. Written in clear and unaffected style, the compendium faithfully follows the greek literary sources. Library is a compendium of myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally.
Apollodore of the library was used as a source of books by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. One of the necessary books you must buy if youre interested in greek myth. Publication date 1998 topics mythology, greek publisher. Briareus, gyes, cottus, who were unsurpassed in size and might, each of them having a hundred hands and fifty heads. Apollodorus or pseudoapollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of the greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of myth sourced from old greek epic and the plays of the tragedians. He and melia, daughter of ocean, had sons, phoroneus, and aegialeus.
Click here for more information by offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete english translations of apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae the two most important surviving handbooks of classical mythographythis volume enables readers to compare the twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths. Apollodorus was a colleague of the homeric scholar aristarchus of samothrace both served as librarians of the great library in alexandria, egypt. Apollodorus is the author of the library of greek mythology 3. Robin hards accessible and fluent translation is supplemented by comprehensive notes, a map and full genealogical tables. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the library of greek mythology.
The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics ebook. The work was traditionally ascribed to apollodorus of alexandria, a greek scholar who flourished in the c2nd b. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics. So juno is said to have conceived mars by the help of the goddess flora and without intercourse with jupiter ovid, fasti v. Not that big a book for a library of greek mythology, but there is a lot of information. This work is only provided via the perseus project at tufts university. Greek mythology the hunt for the calydonian boar, the argonauts. The introduction and index pages at the back are really helpful and some are arranged into themes. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus, robin hard editor.