The Heroes of the Greeks

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The Heroes of the Greeks

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An extremely valuable book.

Book Description
In this companion to C. Kerenyi's classic The Gods of the Greeks, he presents the heroes of Greek mythology who preoccupied the minds of the ancient Greeks no less than the gods themselves. The compelling narrative is based throughout on original sources and complemented by illustrations from vase paintings and genealogical tables of celebrated and less celebrated mythical figures.

The Heroes of the Greeks

The Heroes of the Greeks,Carl Kerenyi,Thames & Hudson,050027049X,Ancient - Greece,Antiquities & Archaeology,Folklore & Mythology,Folklore & Mythology - Mythology,Greco-Roman Mythology,Heroes,Literature: Folklore/Mythology,Mythology,Mythology, Greek,Social Science,Sociology,Ancient Greece,Myths & mythology

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