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Greek Myths and Mesopotamia, first published in 1994, investigates the nature and extent of Mesopotamian influence on Greek religious and mythological works. It shows how sensitivity to the myths of ancient Iraq can increase our understanding of, for instance, the Homeric hymns to Apollo, Aphrodite or Athena, and of the works of Hesiod. Charles Penglase presents a formidable comparative study of a difficult topic. It is essential reading for scholars and students of ancient Greek and Near Eastern religion, and will prove invaluable for all students of mythology in general.
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'A welcome and provoking study of a difficult subject.' – J. H. Hordern, Trinity College, Dublin
'... contains much detailed and useful information ...' – Scholia Reviews
'Charles Penglase's Greek Myths is a scholarly piece of work, soundly based on a good knowledge of the myths of ancient Iraq.' – Times Literary Supplement
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'... contains much detailed and useful information ...' – Scholia Reviews
'Charles Penglase's Greek Myths is a scholarly piece of work, soundly based on a good knowledge of the myths of ancient Iraq.' – Times Literary Supplement
This book investigates the nature and extent of Mesopotamian influence on Greek religious mythological works. It shows how a knowledge of Mesopotamian ideas and motifs can increase our understanding of, for instance, the Homeric hymns to Apollo, Aphrodite or Athena, and of the works of Hesiod. This book is essential reading for scholars and students of ancient Greek and Near Eastern religion and mythology.
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- PublisherRoutledge
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 1138021326
- ISBN 13 9781138021327
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages278
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