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