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Apollodorus' Library and Hyginus' Fabulae

Two Handbooks of Greek Mythology
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This volume presents complete English translations of Apollodorus' Library and Hyginus' Fabulae, the key surviving handbooks of classical mythography. It offers a unique chance to compare the versions of important Greek and Roman myths from both authors. Accompanied by a general introduction that situates the works in the wider context of ancient mythography and separate introductions exploring authorship, purpose, and influence, the book is supplemented by detailed indexes of people, places, and cited works.
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Ideal for students, scholars, and general readers interested in Greek and Roman mythology and mythography. This edition is also an excellent resource for teachers and libraries seeking a comprehensive and accessible reference on classical myths.

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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 mythography - this volume enables readers to compare the two versions of the most important Greek and Roman myths.

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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 mythography—this volume enables readers to compare the two's versions of the most important Greek and Roman myths.

A General Introduction sets the Library and Fabulae into the wider context of ancient mythography; introductions to each text discuss in greater detail issues of authorship, aim, and influence.

A general index, an index of people and geographic locations, and an index of authors and works cited by the mythographers are also included.

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Critics praise this edition for much more than its translations, highlighting its outstanding introduction to ancient mythography and clear, accurate renditions. Kris Fletcher of Bryn Mawr Classical Review commends Smith and Trzaskoma for their admirable volume. Paul Properzio of The Classical Journal regards it as an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and general readers alike, noting its readability, scholarly investment, and usefulness as a standard mythology handbook.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872208209

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: 3 maps

Contributors:

  • Translated by Stephen M. Trzaskoma
  • Translated by R. Scott Smith

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 565.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 328

About the Author

Stephen M. Trzaskoma is Professor of Classics, University of New Hampshire.

R. Scott Smith is Associate Professor of Classics, University of New Hampshire.

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