Herakles
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Add to Cart- ISBN: 978-0-415-30068-1
- Binding: Paperback (also available in Hardback)
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 30th September 2008 (Available for Pre-order)
- Pages: 176
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About the Book
Collating research over the past thirty years, Emma Stafford examines the various aspects of Herakle's myth, representations in literature and art, monographs and articles, and presents a hugely accessible account of this legendary figure.
By highlighting areas of consensus and dissent in the theories and discussion on Herakles, the book is easy to read and perfectly suited to students of classics and related disciplines.
Table of Contents
1. Monsters and the Culture Hero 2. Tragedy, Comedy and the Ideal Hero 3. Political Herakles 4. Worship of the Hero-God Herakles Afterwards 5. Post-Classical Variations. Genealogical Table. Notes. Further Reading. Works Cited. Index