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Apollodorus, 'Library' and Hyginus, 'Myths': Two Handbooks of Greek Mythology (Paperback)

by Apollodorus (Author), Hyginus (Author), Stephen M. Trzaskoma (Translator), R.Scott Smith (Translator)
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  • Paperback: 247 pages
  • Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc (1 Oct 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0872208206
  • ISBN-13: 978-0872208209
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 355,804 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 two's versions of the most important Greek and Roman myths. A General Introduction sets the "Library" and "Fabulae" into the wider context of ancient mythography; introductions to each text discuss in greater detail issues of authorship, aim, and influence. A general index, an index of people and geographic locations, and an index of authors and works cited by the mythographers are also included.

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent value, 5 Oct 2009
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This is the best value book dealing with Apollodorus & Hyginus, I nearly made the mistake of purchasing separately.

This book is a "must" if you are into Greek mythology.

The Apollodorus section is a complete narrative & covers all the most important myths-but this is obviously his opinion when writing maybe in the 2nd century bce, author & date are still in dispute by scholars. The translation makes this section very readable with extra info being given in the notes.

The Hyginus section is not as readable, this is no fault of the translators but due to the text as surviving, is full of info & is more like a reference book. Author, date & original language are still in dispute.

The introductions are good & informative, the genealogical charts & maps are very helpful.
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