The History of Greece, From the Earliest Records to the Close of the

E. Pococke, Thomas Noon Talfourd

ISBN 10: 0282400222 / ISBN 13: 9780282400224

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Print on Demand. This book comprehensively explores the profound influence of mythology on early Greek society, from oracles and mysteries to festivals and games. The author demonstrates how these mythological elements shaped Hellenic culture, fostering religious devotion, artistic expression, and a deep sense of national identity. The book delves into lesser-known aspects of Greek mythology, providing a fresh and insightful perspective on this foundational aspect of Western civilization. By examining the origins and evolution of Greek religious practices, the author sheds light on the broader cultural and historical context that gave rise to them. Ultimately, this book offers a profound understanding of how mythology became an integral part of the Greek psyche, influencing everything from their religious beliefs to their artistic endeavors and political institutions, providing valuable insights into the foundations of Western culture and thought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of Greece, From the Earliest Records to the Close of the
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282400222
• ISBN 13: 9780282400224
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ancient Greek History

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Synopsis

Excerpt from The History of Greece, From the Earliest Records to the Close of the Peloponnesian War: Including a Sketch of the Geography of Greece, and Dissertations on Greek Mythology, on the Heroic Age, on the Early Painters and Sculptors, and on the Social Condition of the Greek People

IN presenting a New edition of the History of Greece, contained in the Encyclopaedia. Metropolitana, it has been my object, by a brief view of the influences of Mythology upon the early Greeks, to convey a preliminary idea of their heroic and legendary belief. To this suc ceeds a compendious notice of the Mysteries, Oracles, and Games of that ingenious people. Immediately in connection with this part of the work, will be found illustrative notices of the Indo-collegiate system, from which, undoubtedly, the Hellenic mythological group was modelled. As the nature of the work necessarily precluded an ex~ tension of this important investigation, I have reserved for a distinct volume the ante-homeric History of Greece, which will, unaided by any rationalizing process, appear for the first time divested of its mythical colouring, and a principle be laid down by which its fable may be separated from its history. I have treated the Legends of the Gods, in accordance with the 7rpomt'a of the Homerid of Chios, pre senting a metrical version of the most remarkable passages: the originals will be found at the foot of each page. The same method has been pursued with the extracts from Homer, ieschylus, Sophoclés, and the Legends of Heroes; the only exceptions being occasional passages from Pope, Francis, Cooke, and Fawkes.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.