Apollodorus library of greek mythology

The library, volume i apollodorus harvard university press. Apollodorus library of greek mythology is a very informative overview of whos who in greek mythology and the legends surrounding the various different gods, demigods, and heroes. Buy the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics. The encyclopedia of greek mythology called bibliotheca, or library, was traditionally attributed to him, but it cannot be his. Pliny called him the first to give his figures the appearance of reality. Jun 12, 2008 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. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus books on. Apollodore of the library was used as a source of books by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc. Apollodorus library of greek mythology norse mythology. Apollodorus or pseudo apollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of the greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of myth sourced from old greek epic and the plays of the tragedians. For this reason he was known, in his own day, as sciagraphos, or shadow painter. Apollodorus the library of greek mythology history of our. Library by apollodorus translated by sir james george frazer.

Greek and english on opposite pages addeddate 20091225 11. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the library of greek mythology. Pseudoapollodorus is the name commonly given to the supposed author of the library. Some surviving manuscripts of the bibliotheca give the authors name as apollodorus, and scholars from photius onwards have mistakenly identified this work with. The work was traditionally ascribed to apollodorus of alexandria, a greek scholar who flourished in the c2nd b. Studies in greek manuscript tradition, amsterdam pp. Originally as the text history of the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, in transactions of the american philological association 66 1935, pp. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century ad to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to robert graves. Apollodorus, author of the library of greek mythology, on librarything. It is thus an important record of greek accounts of the origin and early history of the world and their race. He was a pupil of diogenes of babylon, panaetius the stoic, and the grammarian aristarchus of samothrace, under whom he appears to have studied together with his contemporary dionysius thrax. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics. For as i have said, 1 libya had by poseidon two sons, belus and agenor.

The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics. Apollodorus, athenian painter thought to have been the first to gradate light and colour, that is, to shade his paintings. Its a pity though that a lot of the myths in this work are a summary of the original story. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus and robin hard overview 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. The library of greek mythology 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 in no way written to be as enthralling as, lets say, homers epics but still very fun to read nonetheless. Jun 12, 2008 buy the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics by apollodorus, hard, robin isbn.

Two handbooks of greek mythology apollodorus hyginus stephen m. 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. Scott smith 9780872208209 9780872208209 20190907t06. The library the library ofapollodorus, a handbook of greek mythology, alone of the many works of its kind survives antiquity. The library of greek mythology ebook by apollodorus.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The author was traditionally thought to be apollodorus of athens, but that. Apollodorus of athens, died after 120 bc, greek scholar of wide interests who is best known for his chronika chronicle of greek history. In ancient times it was attributed to apollodorus of athens, who lived in the second century bce, but it contains references to works written centuries after his death. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus 9780192839244. 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. Bibliotheke, library, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudo apollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad. Summary by offering fluent and accurate translations of both apollodorus library and hyginus fables, this volume will enable students to explore the differences and similarities between the two mythographers versions of the bestknown early greek myths. A general introduction sets the library and fabulae into the wider. Dec 17, 2008 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. Briareus, gyes, cottus, who were unsurpassed in size and might, each of them having a hundred hands and fifty heads. Apollodorus robin hard 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.

The library of greek mythology by apollodorus translated by robin hard. It is therefore a major source for our knowledge of the myths. Apollodorus left alexandria about 146 for pergamum and eventually settled at athens. Rather, the author of the bibliotheca is now designated pseudo apollodorus.

Download the library of greek mythology ebook in epub. Introduction to apollodorus bibliotheke library introduction to hyginus fabulae myths apollodorus library book 1. Using the ancient system of detailed histories of the great families, it contains invaluable genealogical diagrams for maximum clarity. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Apollodorus the library of greek mythology history of. Although it was attributed to the athenian grammarian, apollodorus 180 120 or 110 b. Bibliotheca pseudoapollodorus myths of the world wiki. By offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete english translations of apollodorus library and hyginus fabulaethe two most important surviving handbooks of classical mythographythis volume enables readers to compare the twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths. The ultimate online guide to norse mythology and religion. In this they translated 178 of the 246 extant fabulae and, at a rough estimate, maybe a quarter of the library. The only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the library of apolodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origins oft he universe to the trojan war. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus, translated by robin hard. Apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae classical studies.

Apollodorus library has been an invaluable source book for early greek myths from the time of its compilation in the firstsecond century ad to the present. 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 time and the radically different style of his known works. The library of apollodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origin of the universe to the trojan war. Apollodorus library of greek mythology norse mythology for. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus ebook.

Bibliotheke, library, 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. 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 mythographythis volume enables readers to compare the twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths. One of the greek versions can be found in the book called the library, attributed to apollodorus of alexandria, a secondcentury bce author. Bibliography includes bibliographical references and indexes. Apollodorus was a colleague of the homeric scholar aristarchus of samothrace both served as librarians of the great library in alexandria, egypt. 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. Pdf the complete world of greek mythology download full. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus, paperback.

Apollodorus, the library by apollodorus, of athens. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus goodreads. Mar 08, 2011 the only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the library of apolodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origins oft he universe to the trojan war. Aldrich, the library of greek mythology lawrence 1975. Some surviving manuscripts of the bibliotheca give the authors name as apollodorus, and scholars from photius onwards have mistakenly identified this work with apollodorus of athens born circa 180 bce. Perseus encyclopedia, abacus, antiphus and ctimenus, apollodorus. Apollodorus or pseudoapollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of the greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of myth sourced from old greek epic and the plays of the tragedians. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics kindle edition by apollodorus, hard, robin. The library of greek mythology ebook written by apollodorus. The library provides in three books a grand summary of traditional greek mythology and heroic legends. This work is only provided via the perseus project at tufts university.