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Classical Myths and Legends in the Middle Ages and Renaissance: A Dictionary of Allegorical Meanings

H. David Brumble

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Description:While numerous classical dictionaries identify the figures and tales of Greek and Roman mythology, this reference book explains the allegorical significance attached to the myths by Medieval and Renaissance authors. Included are several hundred alphabetically arranged entries for the gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, and places of classical myth and legend. Each entry includes a brief account of the myth, with reference to the Greek and Latin sources. The entry then discusses how Medieval and Renaissance commentators interpreted the myth, and how poets, dramatists, and artists employed the allegory in their art. Each entry includes a bibliography and the volume concludes with appendices and an extensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Classical Myths and Legends in the Middle Ages and Renaissance: A Dictionary of Allegorical Meanings. To get started finding Classical Myths and Legends in the Middle Ages and Renaissance: A Dictionary of Allegorical Meanings, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 420

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Routledge

Release: 1998

ISBN: 1136797378

Description: While numerous classical dictionaries identify the figures and tales of Greek and Roman mythology, this reference book explains the allegorical significance attached to the myths by Medieval and Renaissance authors. Included are several hundred alphabetically arranged entries for the gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, and places of classical myth and legend. Each entry includes a brief account of the myth, with reference to the Greek and Latin sources. The entry then discusses how Medieval and Renaissance commentators interpreted the myth, and how poets, dramatists, and artists employed the allegory in their art. Each entry includes a bibliography and the volume concludes with appendices and an extensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Classical Myths and Legends in the Middle Ages and Renaissance: A Dictionary of Allegorical Meanings. To get started finding Classical Myths and Legends in the Middle Ages and Renaissance: A Dictionary of Allegorical Meanings, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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