Frazer the library provides in three books a grand summary of traditional. Apollodorus left alexandria about 146 for pergamum and eventually settled at athens. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This is by no means meant to be a scholarly treatment of apollodurus text, mearly a reference guide for the pantheon of gods and goddesses section of bulfinchs mythology. Apollodorus author of the library of greek mythology.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the library of greek mythology. Please note, this is a mostly unproofed draft translation of book 1 that was produced at the very beginning stage of the project that led to the publication of the anthology of classical myth. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus books on. Apollodorus is the traditional name ascribed to the otherwise anonymous author of the second century ce compilation known as the library. 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 is thus an important record of greek accounts of the origin and early history of the world and their race. It provides a complete history of greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures. Crossreferences in general dictionaries to this page 1. Pseudoapollodorus is the name commonly given to the supposed author of the library. 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 provides in three books a grand summary of traditional greek mythology and heroic legends. Twentyfive year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers. We will read the whole of book 2, and the beginning of book 3, up to 3. For as i have said, 1 libya had by poseidon two sons, belus and agenor. Apollodorus, the library book 3 theoi classical texts. The bibliotheca also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a. We will be reading of various heroes, including herakles or hercules in some translations. Every book on your english syllabus summed up in a quote from the office. The text history of the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus jstor. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Apollodorus, the library by apollodorus, of athens. Our book club selection for august concludes pseudoapollodorus library or bibliotheca.
Apollodorus of athens, died after 120 bc, greek scholar of wide interests who is best known for his chronika chronicle of greek history. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus alibris. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. Apollodorus was a colleague of the homeric scholar aristarchus of samothrace both served as librarians of the great library in alexandria, egypt. Our book club selection for july continues pseudoapollodorus library or bibliotheca. Bibliotheke, library, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books. 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, from jason and perseus to heracles and. 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 by apollodorus english hardcover book free shipping. Classical texts library apollodorus, the library book 2 apollodorus, the library 2.
Two handbooks of greek mythology hackett classics by stephen m. A general introduction sets the library and fabulae into the wider context of. 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 twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths. Apollodorus, the library book 2 theoi classical texts. Written in clear and unaffected style, the compendium. Written in clear and unaffected style, the compendium faithfully follows the greek literary sources.
By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. Having now run over the family of inachus and described them from belus down to the heraclids, we have next to speak of the house of agenor. Author of bibliotheca, the library, apollodorus, the library of greek mythology, bibliothecae libri tres et fragmenta, apollodorus. Apollodorus, library, book 3 perseus digital library. Apollodorus is the author of the library of greek mythology 3. The library of greek mythology ebook written by apollodorus. The library, volume i apollodorus harvard university press.
The bibliotheca 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. The library of greek mythology book by apollodorus, robin. A summary of part three, chapters iii in edith hamiltons mythology. Lp0077 iii argonauts introduction to the argonauts, from. One of the greek versions can be found in the book called the library, attributed to apollodorus of alexandria, a secondcentury bce author. Apollodorus or pseudoapollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of a greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of myth sourced from old greek epic and the plays of the tragedians. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. The library of apollodorus delphi classics delphi ancient classics book 62 kindle edition by apollodorus of athens. Buy the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics by apollodorus, hard, robin isbn. Apollodorus, the library, with an english translation by sir james george frazer, f.
Continued adapted from the library, book iii translated by sir james frazer. Introduction to apollodorus bibliotheke library introduction to hyginus fabulae myths apollodorus library book 1. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. The library of greek mythology ebook by apollodorus. Frazer the library provides in three books a grand summary of traditional greek mythology and heroic legends. No guarantee on products that contain supplements your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the. It is thus an important record of greek accounts of.
Benedictus aegius of spoleto, who divided the text in three books, but made many unwarranted emendations in the very corrupt text. The library provides in three books a grand summary of. Full text of apollodorus, the library internet archive. Apollodorus the library book 3 and epitome questions. Previously, ino conspired to sacrifice her stepson phrixus, but he.
Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of mythology and what it means. So many references to such a marriage seem to indicate a former practice of marrying a niece, the daughter of a brother. Apollodorus library book 1 updated 3703 to remove some typos and fix some errors. The library, volume ii apollodorus harvard university press. Traditional references simply instance the library and epitome. The library by apollodorus 2015, hardcover for sale. 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. The name of the father of the corybantes was kept a secret from the profane vulgar, but was revealed to the initiated at the samothracian mysteries. Apollodorus the library book 3 and epitome questions this set is based on the mythology study guide found on the njcl website. Martin, an overview of classical greek history from mycenae to alexander, the late archaic citystate.
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