Athanassakis, Apostolos N.
The Homeric Hymns
- ISBN 13:
- 9781421438603
- author:
- Athanassakis, Apostolos N.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 centimetres (0.27 kg
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Greece,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Homeric Hymns by Apostolos N. Athanassakis is a rich source for understanding ancient Greek mythology and literature. Composed over centuries, these thirty-three poems were performed at religious festivals to entertain before more ambitious compositions like the Iliad and Odyssey. Written in honor of various Greek gods and goddesses, each poem provides insight into the ancients' view of deities. This third edition of Athanassakis' acclaimed translations preserves the vigor and magic of the ancient text while modernizing certain phrases for a clearer iambic flow. The book includes an expanded introduction addressing ancient reception of the hymns, as well as updated notes reflecting over twenty-five years of scholarship. A new index of names and topics, revised bibliography, and careful changes to the translations enhance the reader's experience of these influential poems. With its unique blend of poetry and historical context, this collection offers a thrilling new vision of antiquity.
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