The gods of the Greeks

by Karl Kerényi

Paper Book, 1979

Status

Available

Call number

292.13

Collection

Publication

New York, : Thames and Hudson, 1979.

Description

After a brief introduction, the complex genealogies of the gods lead him from the begettings of the Titans and from Aphrodite under all her titles and aspects, to Apollo, Hermes and the reign of Zeus, touching upon the Affairs of Pan, nymphs, satyrs, cosmogonies and the birth of mankind, until he reaches the ineffable mystery of Dionysos. The lively and highly readable narrative is complemented by an appendix of detailed references to all the original texts and a fine selection of illustrations taken from vase paintings.

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~ Kerenyi has often been tarred with a Jungian brush, but in this early and independent work, he admirably displays his intimate knowledge of the language, art and traditions of the Greek peoples. He also consistently delves to the most ancient known source of a myth for its telling, to the benefit
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Language

Original publication date

1951 (UNITED KINDOM)
1980 (USA)

Physical description

xvi, 304 p.; 22 cm

ISBN

0500270481 / 9780500270486

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