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008646
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2008
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Great Britain, The British Museum Press, 1990.
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80pBlack Spine
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The Legendary Past
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Included in this volume are some of the most exciting and influential of all Greek myths. The author introduces the complex pantheon of Olympic gods and goddesses, describing their attitudes, genealogies and often their comic relationships. It illustrates the personalities and their stories by drawing upon the artistry of the ancient culture which created them. The book also includes in a final chapter the powerful and continuing imaginative legacy of Greek myth, from Botticelli to Freud.
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Map of the Greek world
The labours of Herakles
Theseus of Athens
The Trojan War
The Story of Odysseus
Jason, Medea and the Golden Fleece
Perseus and Medusa
Oedipus and the Theben Cycle
The imaginative Legacy
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0714120618 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 009001 | 398.20938/BUR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
010855
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New Delhi, Orient Blackswan, 2006.
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80pBlack spine
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The Legendary Past
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Some of the most exciting and enduring of all Greek myths are depicted in the book such as the Trojan War, the voyages of Odeysseus and the heroic adventures of Jason, Hercules and other invincible heroes.
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Map of the Greek world
Introduction
The labours of Herakles
Theseus of Athens
The Trojan War
The story of Odeysseus
Jason, Medea and the Holden fleece
Perseus and Medusa
Oedipus and the Theban cycle
The imaginative legacy
Suggestions for furthur reading
Index and picture credits
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9788125039471 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 011184 | 398.20938/BUR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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010630
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India, Orient Blackswan, 2010.
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80pBlack Spine
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The Legendary Past
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Mythology being the backbone of Indian culture is retold in its colourful and dramatic splendour, touching the key narrative themes of creation, preservation, destruction, delusion and bestowal of grace. Also potrays the main deities of the Hindu pantheon - Shiva, Vishnu and Devi-and their relationships with anti-gods, nymphs and ascetics.
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9788125039488 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 010944 | 398.20954/DAL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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011050
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New Delhi, Orient Blackswan, 2010.
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80pBlack Spine
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The Legendary Past
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Retells the stirring legends of ancient Iran, which have inspired centuries of manuscript illustrations.
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Map of ancient Iran
Introduction
The gods and creation of the ancient Iranian world
Demons, fabulous creatures and heroes
The book of kings: Firdowsi's Shahnameh
Fabulous mythological creatures of the Shahnameh
Stories of Zoroaster, Cyrus and Alexander
Continuation of an ancient tradition
Fairy tales and passion plays
Conclusion
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9788125039495 Pb.
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| 011314 | 398.20955/CUR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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011049
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New Delhi, Orient Blackswan, 2010.
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80pBlack Spine
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The Legendary Past
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Retells some of the best-known stories, and a few less well-known, examining their place in the society, religion and literature of ancient Rome.
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Map
Introduction
Aeneas and the destiny of Rome
Founding fathers: Romulus and the kings of Rome
The hero and the state
Legendary ladies
Some gods old and new
Cults and festivals
Conclusion
Suggestions for further reading
Index
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9788125039501 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 011320 | 398.20937/GAR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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