Herakles Inside and Outside the Church: from the first Apologists to the Quattrocento' explores the reception of the ancient Greek hero Herakles (the Roman Hercules) in the predominantly Christian cultures which succeeded classical antiquity in Europe. Each chapter takes a parti…
Hermes redresses the gap in modern English scholarship on this fascinating and complex god, presenting its readers with an introduction to Hermes' social, religious, and political importance through discussions of his myths, iconography, and worship. It also brings together in o…
Hermes redresses the gap in modern English scholarship on this fascinating and complex god, presenting its readers with an introduction to Hermes' social, religious and political importance through discussions of his myths, iconography and worship. It also brings together in one…
Revised and updated, this second edition of Wileys guide to ancient Greek drama offers a concise and accessible introduction. The text offers insights into ancient Greek dramas political and cultural context and examines its core themes. In addition to critical essays on playwri…
