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 hero...

“The Library of Greek Mythology” is a classic source of Greek mythology, heroes, and legend. Also known as the “Library of Apollodorus”, or the “Bibliotheca of Pseudo-Apollodorus”, this definitive compendium dates originally from the first or second century A.D. The “Library” was first mentioned in a 9th century manuscript and has been considered over the centuries to be one of the most important and valuable works of mythology to survive from ancient times. The stories found in this price...

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 hero...

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.The Bibliotheca has been called "the most valuable mythographical work that has come down from ancient times."An epigram recorded by the important intellectual Patriarch Photius I of Constantinople expressed its purpose: "Draw your knowledge of the past from me and read the ancient tales of learned lore. Look neither ...

Traditionally attributed to Apollodorus of Athens, ‘The Library’ is a first or second century encyclopaedia of Greek mythology and heroic legends, written in a concise and unembellished style, closely following Greek literary sources. The extant text provides an important record of Greek accounts of the origin and early history of the world, preserving many otherwise lost mythological tales. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, ...

The Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, serves as a comprehensive reference work that covers a vast array of topics, including mythology, history, and science. Within its pages, the entry on "Apollodorus" provides insights into the ancient Greek mythographer known for his work on the genealogies of the gods and heroes. His writings are crucial for understanding classical mythology and the narratives that shaped ancient Greek culture. The encyclopaedia meticulously compiles knowledge fr...

重現希臘神話的原貌，未經修飾的傳奇故事理解西方文學不可或缺的關鍵探索諸神、英雄與古老的傳說走入一個充滿奇幻色彩的世界【阿波羅多洛斯的希臘神話】阿波羅多洛斯的《書庫》在解讀希臘神話的學者中具有獨特的地位，因其不僅記錄眾多希臘諸神與英雄的傳說故事，還忠實地依循早期文獻，保存最原始的神話資料。雖然阿波羅多洛斯的時代距希臘神話的發端已遠，但他依然選擇依據古老典籍進行記錄，特別是斐瑞庫得斯的著作，這位早期神話學家的作品雖多已失傳，卻仍然透過阿波羅多洛斯的《書書》得以留存。本書不僅描繪諸神、英雄事蹟，還涉及人類起源、世界創造等主題，為我們呈現一個完整且富有神祕色彩的神話宇宙。【西方文學與文化的基石】希臘神話故事不僅是希臘的文化遺產，而是西方文學與藝術的基石。希臘神話經過羅馬文化的吸收，並在文藝復興時期進一步被消化與發揚，成為西方文學的重要元素。許多西方政治家、思想家、文學家都引用希臘神話作為比喻，說明其在思想與文化層面的深遠影響。希臘神話已經滲透進了全球文化的各個層面，成為一種跨文化的...

Voices Above the Storm is a collection of quotes and inspirational sayings. Not only does it analyse but also give insights to some of the very essentials of achieving our dreams. It tries to give answers to why people fail to work out changes they had wanted, and why others will continue to be successful despite failures. Africanus points out in this little book that, however, life treats us or whatever we go through, one can still listen to the voice deep inside of himself that calls for...

This is a collection of poems. The themes touched in this book are varied. It seeks to give answers to some of the most basic questions a young man, zealous to change the status quo in his family and community, asks secretly in the chambers of his loneliness. The themes of love and rejection take a major section of the collection. The collection has also tried to retell some of the stories told of old. Being the poets first poetry collection to be published, the book lives much for the rea...