{"product_id":"fabulae-syrae-9781585104284","title":"Fabulae Syrae","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA basic knowledge of classical mythology is indispensable in understanding and appreciating ancient culture, art history, and even modern literature. This delightful assortment of fifty captivating myths of Rome and Athens provides extended readings selected or adapted from the works of ancient authors. These not only introduce readers to the essential legends of Roman literature but also cement the grammar and vocabulary taught in an introductory course of Latin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach selection of \u003cem\u003eFabulae Syrae\u003c\/em\u003e corresponds to a chapter in \u003cem\u003eFamilia Romana\u003c\/em\u003e, allowing you to read stories that are perfectly on grade level, thereby rapidly building comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the adventures of men and mischief of gods. The collection begins with the adventure of Pygmalion, the Cypriot sculptor who carved a woman out of ivory, and ends with nearly 200 verses of original Latin from books two and three of Ovid's \u003cem\u003eMetamorphoses\u003c\/em\u003e. The vignettes are annotated with helpful margin notes and are accompanied by beautiful historic woodcut illustrations. The volume contains two appendices: a list of vocabulary and a glossary of proper names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFabulae Syrae\u003c\/em\u003e can be used concurrently with \u003cem\u003eFamilia Romana\u003c\/em\u003e for further enrichment or as a review text after completing \u003cem\u003eFamilia Romana\u003c\/em\u003e. It is, however, also a stand-alone work and could also be used as a reader in mythology separate from the \u003cem\u003eLingua Latina per se Illustrata\u003c\/em\u003e series. New vocabulary is kept to an absolute minimum, so the reader can truly enjoy the readings while focusing on a mastery of the grammar and essential vocabulary taught in the \u003cem\u003eFamilia Romana\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReadings linked to each chapter of \u003cem\u003eFamilia Romana\u003c\/em\u003e from XXVI to XXXIV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFifty of the most important tales of ancient mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEvery word, cover to cover, is in Latin with vowel lengths marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproximately 18,500 Latin words in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproximately 500 new vocabulary words are taught\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelpful margin notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePicks up where \u003cem\u003eColloquia Personarum\u003c\/em\u003e ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePerfect for home-schoolers, as it covers the material of a course in ancient mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndices of vocabulary and proper names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383792681196,"sku":"9781585104284","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9748763482752.jpg?v=1773380773","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/fabulae-syrae-9781585104284","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}