Mythology by Jane Ellen Harrison is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Greek mythology. The book delves deep into the origins, meanings, and interpretations of the myths, covering everything from the gods and goddesses to the heroes and monsters. Harrison's writing is engaging and accessible, making it an ideal read for both scholars and casual readers.The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Greek mythology. Part one explores the origins of the myths and the role they ...
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Mythology by Jane Ellen Harrison is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Greek mythology. The book delves deep into the origins, meanings, and interpretations of the myths, covering everything from the gods and goddesses to the heroes and monsters. Harrison's writing is engaging and accessible, making it an ideal read for both scholars and casual readers.The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Greek mythology. Part one explores the origins of the myths and the role they played in ancient Greek society. Part two delves into the stories of the gods and goddesses, examining their personalities, relationships, and symbols. Part three looks at the heroes and monsters of Greek mythology, including figures such as Hercules, Perseus, and Medusa.Throughout the book, Harrison draws on her extensive knowledge of ancient Greek culture and literature, providing detailed analysis and interpretation of the myths. She also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help bring the stories to life.Overall, Mythology is a fascinating and informative book that offers a rich and nuanced understanding of Greek mythology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject, whether they are a student, scholar, or simply a lover of myths and legends.This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very Good. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($1.45 price intact). Published by Harbinger/Harcourt, Brace and World, 1963. Octavo. Book is very good. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
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Very Good. Hardcover and dust jacket. Tears to jacket with loss. Top edge gilt. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Pages unmarked. 155 pages: illustrations, 19 cm.
