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. Apollodorus' Library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st-2nd century BC to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to Robert Graves. It provides a complete history of 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 Helen of Troy. As a primary source for Greek myth, as a reference work, and as an indication of how the Greeks themselves viewed their mythical traditions, the Library is indispensable to anyone who has an interest in classical mythology. Robin Hard's accessible and fluent translation is supplemented by comprehensive notes, a map and full genealogical tables. The introduction gives a detailed account of the Library's sources and situates it within the fascinating narrative traditions of Greek mythology.
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"The primary source book for all collections of Hellenic myths."--Oxford Times
"It is an accessible and enjoyable trip through Greek mythology."--Herts Advertiser
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54 of 58 people found the following review helpful
By C. Dunster
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Having been a bit of a nut for Greek mythology for well over ten years this book seemed like the perfect way to spend the last of those Amazon vouchers. For the price I got it for, it was a bargain and I was not disappointed. Having read the book, I am convinced it is one of the best buys I've gotten in a long while. It is detailed, easy to understand and has the distinct advantage of being an actual translation of the old myths rather than an interpretation. It also has the advantage of having a few extremely helpful maps, genealogy tables as well as an index of names at the back for quick searching.
The only problem is, there is a lot of text to get through, with a lot of it being lists of names of who was born of who and who killed who. A few illustrations wouldn't go amiss. But other than that I am extremely glad with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking to learn on Greek Mythology, be they beginner or seasoned veteran.
The only problem is, there is a lot of text to get through, with a lot of it being lists of names of who was born of who and who killed who. A few illustrations wouldn't go amiss. But other than that I am extremely glad with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking to learn on Greek Mythology, be they beginner or seasoned veteran.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Jan Dierckx
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The main literary source for students of Greek mythology is the so-called 'Apollodori Bibliotheca' (Library of Apollodorus).
It was compiled in the first century AD and was the first attempt to unify Greek mythology. It's the only work of his kind to survive from classical Antiquity. The Library of Apollodorus is a unique guide to Greek mythology, from the origin of the Universe to the Trojan war.
It's a pity though that a lot of the myths in this work are a summary of the original story. Nonetheless it's the most important source of Greek mythology and the main source of "The Greek Myths" by Robert Graves.
It was compiled in the first century AD and was the first attempt to unify Greek mythology. It's the only work of his kind to survive from classical Antiquity. The Library of Apollodorus is a unique guide to Greek mythology, from the origin of the Universe to the Trojan war.
It's a pity though that a lot of the myths in this work are a summary of the original story. Nonetheless it's the most important source of Greek mythology and the main source of "The Greek Myths" by Robert Graves.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Pj Ligeza
Format:Paperback
The book contains excellent material on mythology. The only downside I found was the infinte amount of names included. Of course they are necessary but will confuse you right away when you try to remember which one of the 50 sons one of the characters is.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Sam
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This book is a little like the bible at the beginning - gives you names of who was born to whome, which is a little boring and drags.
I got this for Kindle for my mobile and it's brilliant once you get past the beginning which I guess you could skip - it gives you a ton of information and a load of stories.
The text is a little high end - so if you're not a very good reader like myself some of it will be a little difficult to understand, but the stories in the book its self make sense.
Amazing book for anyone that doesn't know anything about greek mythology
I got this for Kindle for my mobile and it's brilliant once you get past the beginning which I guess you could skip - it gives you a ton of information and a load of stories.
The text is a little high end - so if you're not a very good reader like myself some of it will be a little difficult to understand, but the stories in the book its self make sense.
Amazing book for anyone that doesn't know anything about greek mythology
26 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Mo F
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A very complicated book not easy to discover the facts about any particular person, more a reference work for a well read student of mythology.
By Vicki
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I bought this book in order to gain a better understanding of greek mythology in my English Literature course and so far it has been really helpful
By N Hilton
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The library of Greek Mythology contains all the information a student of mythology needs and is great value for money.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Adam
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I should have read the description more before I bought this one. I thought the myths would have been written in a much more gripping way. or me the text is rather dull.
However if someone is studying this and/or wants to find out the key facts this is the perfect book. If you used this book a studying resource you will find it very reader friendly as all the key facts are included and the layout is rather good. Can't go wrong learning your mythology from this book.
However if someone is studying this and/or wants to find out the key facts this is the perfect book. If you used this book a studying resource you will find it very reader friendly as all the key facts are included and the layout is rather good. Can't go wrong learning your mythology from this book.
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