The Mythology of Ancient Greece and Rome: Theogony, Iliad, Odyssey & Metamorphoses

Homer · Ovid · E. M. Berens · Hesiod · Jessie M. Tatlock

May 2022 · DigiCat

About this ebook

Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks, and a genre of Ancient Greek folklore. These stories concern the origin and nature of the world, and the lives and activities of deities, heroes, and mythological creatures. This meticulously edited collection thoroughly details each Greek god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature. It also brings the main sources of Greek Mythology, Homer's epics Iliad and Odyssey, Hesiod's Theogony as well as Ovid's Metamorphoses._x000D_ Contents:_x000D_ Greek Gods_x000D_ First Dynasty_x000D_ Second Dynasty_x000D_ Third Dynasty: Olympian Divinities_x000D_ Sea Divinities_x000D_ Minor Divinities_x000D_ Night and Her Children_x000D_ Greek Legends _x000D_ Theogony (Hesiod)_x000D_ Metamorphoses (Ovid)_x000D_ Iliad (Homer)_x000D_ Odyssey (Homer)_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_

About the author

Homer, the venerated and enigmatic bard of ancient Greece, is traditionally regarded as the author of two of the paramount epic poems of Western literature—the Iliad and the Odyssey. These epic poems are foundational works in the canon of Greek literature and have exercised an immeasurable influence on the history of Western literature. Though much of Homer's life remains shrouded in mystery, scholarly consensus places him in the oral tradition of the 8th century BCE, with debate persisting over his historical existence. The Iliad and the Odyssey not only provide an exhaustive account of Greek mythology and the Trojan War but also depict human experiences and emotions with penetrating insight and enduring relevance. Homer's style is celebrated for its grandeur, rhythmic cadences, and vivid descriptions, characteristics that have defined epic poetry. His work profoundly influenced later Greek writers like Hesiod and the tragedians, and his narratives lie at the heart of classical education, resonating through the millennia with adaptations and reinterpretations in nearly every artistic medium. While 'The Mythology of Ancient Greece and Rome' is not a work traditionally ascribed to Homer, his vast influence permeates the study of classical mythologies, often providing the primary source material for later writers exploring the gods, heroes, and myths of ancient times.