Three Homeric Hymns To Apollo, Hermes, and Aphrodite
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These lively narrative poems, attributed in antiquity to Homer, are works of great charm. Composed for recitation at festivals in honour of the gods, they tell of Apollo's birth on the island of Delos and his foundation of the Delphic oracle; Hermes' invention of the lyre and theft of his brother Apollo's cattle; and Aphrodite's love affair with the mortal Anchises. This edition offers a new text of these poems. The Introduction discusses among other things the nature and purpose…
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Key features
- Fresh and modern look at these delightful poems
- Introduction sets them in the context of their poetic tradition, and brings out the individual character of each Hymn
- Detailed commentary helps readers to understand and appreciate their literary and religious qualities
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511840296
- Series Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics
- Subjects Classical Literature,Classical Studies
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 24 May 2010
- ISBN: 9780521451581
- Dimensions (mm): 228 x 152 mm
- Weight: 0.5kg
- Contains: 1 b/w illus.
- Page extent: 290 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 24 May 2010
- ISBN: 9780521457743
- Dimensions (mm): 228 x 152 mm
- Weight: 0.4kg
- Contains: 1 b/w illus.
- Page extent: 290 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 28 May 2018
- ISBN: 9780511840296
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