A general introduction sets the library and fabulae into the wider context of. A summary of part three, chapters iii in edith hamiltons mythology. Frazer the library provides in three books a grand summary of traditional greek mythology and heroic legends. Continued adapted from the library, book iii translated by sir james frazer. The library, volume i apollodorus harvard university press. Please note, this is a mostly unproofed draft translation of book 1 that was produced at the very beginning stage of the project that led to the publication of the anthology of classical myth. The bibliotheca also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a. The library by apollodorus english hardcover book free shipping. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. 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. Apollodorus is the author of the library of greek mythology 3. Apollodorus the library book 3 and epitome questions this set is based on the mythology study guide found on the njcl website.
Apollodorus, the library, with an english translation by sir james george frazer, f. 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 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. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. Written in clear and unaffected style, the compendium faithfully follows the greek literary sources. Apollodorus left alexandria about 146 for pergamum and eventually settled at athens. Apollodorus library book 1 updated 3703 to remove some typos and fix some errors. Crossreferences in general dictionaries to this page 1. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics. The library provides in three books a grand summary of. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. The library of greek mythology book by apollodorus, robin. So many references to such a marriage seem to indicate a former practice of marrying a niece, the daughter of a brother. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus books on.
Twentyfive year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers. We will read the whole of book 2, and the beginning of book 3, up to 3. Author of bibliotheca, the library, apollodorus, the library of greek mythology, bibliothecae libri tres et fragmenta, apollodorus. Apollodorus, the library by apollodorus, of athens. Bibliotheke, library, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books. It is thus an important record of greek accounts of. 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, 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the library of greek mythology. Apollodorus or pseudoapollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of a greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of myth sourced from old greek epic and the plays of the tragedians. Every book on your english syllabus summed up in a quote from the office.
The library of greek mythology by apollodorus alibris. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Apollodorus, the library book 3 theoi classical texts. The text history of the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus jstor. 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. Classical texts library apollodorus, the library book 2 apollodorus, the library 2. We will be reading of various heroes, including herakles or hercules in some translations. 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. The library of greek mythology ebook written by apollodorus. The library of apollodorus delphi classics delphi ancient classics book 62 kindle edition by apollodorus of athens. Our book club selection for july continues pseudoapollodorus library or bibliotheca. Our book club selection for august concludes pseudoapollodorus library or bibliotheca.
Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of mythology and what it means. Written in clear and unaffected style, the compendium. Apollodorus author of the library of greek mythology. Frazer the library provides in three books a grand summary of traditional. It is thus an important record of greek accounts of the origin and early history of the world and their race. Pseudoapollodorus is the name commonly given to the supposed author of the library. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. The library provides in three books a grand summary of traditional greek mythology and heroic legends.
It provides a complete history of greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures. The library, volume ii apollodorus harvard university press. Full text of apollodorus, the library internet archive. Two handbooks of greek mythology hackett classics by stephen m. Previously, ino conspired to sacrifice her stepson phrixus, but he. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. Apollodorus of athens, died after 120 bc, greek scholar of wide interests who is best known for his chronika chronicle of greek history.
Introduction to apollodorus bibliotheke library introduction to hyginus fabulae myths apollodorus library book 1. The library of greek mythology ebook by apollodorus. Lp0077 iii argonauts introduction to the argonauts, from. The bibliotheca 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. No guarantee on products that contain supplements your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Having now run over the family of inachus and described them from belus down to the heraclids, we have next to speak of the house of agenor. Apollodorus is the traditional name ascribed to the otherwise anonymous author of the second century ce compilation known as the library. The library by apollodorus 2015, hardcover for sale. This work has been attributed to apollodorus of athens born c.
Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the. Apollodorus was a colleague of the homeric scholar aristarchus of samothrace both served as librarians of the great library in alexandria, egypt. Apollodorus, library, book 3 perseus digital library. Buy the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics by apollodorus, hard, robin isbn.
Martin, an overview of classical greek history from mycenae to alexander, the late archaic citystate. For as i have said, 1 libya had by poseidon two sons, belus and agenor. Apollodorus the library book 3 and epitome questions. 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. Traditional references simply instance the library and epitome.