The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology
by Pierre Grimal
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An outstanding distillation of Grimal's classic reference, this extensively cross-referenced work offers clear and concise entries that capture the essence of Greek and Roman mythology.Tags
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Everything from Abas to Zeuxippe is included in this concise and readable dictionary. The result is a handy reference to the classical world and its important members. The inclusion of genealogical tables helps make this a worthwhile addition to your classical library.
Good source for looking up Greek and Roman mythology
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- Canonical title
- The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology
- Original title
- Dictionnaire de la Mythologie Grecque et Romaine
- Original publication date
- 1951
- First words
- Abas
1. The eponym of the Abantides, a tribe in Euboea mentioned in the Iliad. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)She married Antiphates, the son of Melamopus, and by him had two sons, Oecles and Amphalces.
- Disambiguation notice
- Originally publiahed by Blackwells as A Concise Dictionary of Classical Mythology. Not to be confused with Grimal's A Dictionary of Classical Mythology, which is far fuller and has source references.
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Reference, General Nonfiction, History
- DDC/MDS
- 292.1303 — Religion Other religions Classical religion (Greek and Roman religion) Religious mythology, general classes of religion, interreligious relations and attitudes, social theology Mythology and mythological foundations
- LCC
- BL715 .G713 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism History and principles of religions European. Occidental Classical (Etruscan, Greek, Roman)
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- Languages
- English
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