Athena The Origins and History of the Greek Goddess eBook Charles River Editors Jesse Harasta
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*Includes pictures of important places and historic art depicting Athena and other Greek gods and goddesses.
*Explains the historical origins of the goddess and the mythological tales about her.
*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.
*Includes a Table of Contents.
“I begin to sing of Pallas Athene, the glorious goddess, bright-eyed, inventive, unbending of heart, pure virgin, saviour of cities, courageous, Tritogeneia. From his awful head wise Zeus himself bare her arrayed in warlike arms of flashing gold, and awe seized all the gods as they gazed. But Athena sprang quickly from the immortal head and stood before Zeus who holds the aegis, shaking a sharp spear great Olympus began to reel horribly at the might of the bright-eyed goddess, and earth round about cried fearfully, and the sea was moved and tossed with dark waves, while foam burst forth suddenly...” – “The Hymn To Athena”, attributed to Homer
For the ancient Greeks, there were few divine beings more important, and more generous, to humanity than the goddess Athena, who was also called "Pallas," "Pallas Athena" and (to the Romans) "Minerva." The daughter of Zeus, Athena was famous as a virgin warrior woman who was born from her father's skull bearing a helmet, shield and spear, but she was far more than simply a warrior goddess. She was at heart the patronage of civilization and all of the arts that made advanced human society possible. She was the mistress of weaving, navigation, craftsmanship, and she gave her patronage to defensive wars, wise laws, and the "city" itself. Since the city-state, known as a "Polis" by the Greeks, was the center of Ancient Greek life, law and politics, this made her all the more important as a deity, especially since she lent her name to one of the most famous of them all Athens.
The pervasive nature of her influence in the Greeks’ everyday life has ensured that Athena remains one of the most instantly recognizable goddesses. She is mentioned in diverse works like Hesiod's Theogony, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey and several of Plato's philosophical texts. These works shine light on what contemporary Greeks said about their goddess and how they understood the relationship she had with humanity. At the same time, there were temples, festivals, and everyday forms of worship that the Greeks dedicated to her. What did the worship of this goddess provide for her worshipers? How did belief in her existence fulfill their spiritual needs? How was she different from other members of the Greek pantheon?
This book explores the figure of Athena, including her origins, the stories told about her, the way she was worshiped and how she is remembered today. Along with pictures and a bibliography, you will learn about the Greek goddess like you never have before, in no time at all.
Athena The Origins and History of the Greek Goddess eBook Charles River Editors Jesse Harasta
I didn't realize that this book was really going to be a pamphlet. It was much shorter than I expected and seems to have been printed on-demand just for my purchase. That being said, it did have a lot of interesting and useful information about Athena. However, it was somewhat repetitive. The appropriate target market would be someone who has about an hour to spend reading a book about Athena and wants to generally understand some of her history.Product details
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Athena The Origins and History of the Greek Goddess eBook Charles River Editors Jesse Harasta Reviews
Very informative, wonderful
Good brief description of Athena. I only wish the print was larger.
Not really a book, small print, black and white pictures. The facts are logical and well ordered. Not worth the price. Probably could find all this info on the internet.
I love the Greek Mythology and to read about the Gods and Goddess. love how Athena can to be and how strong representetion of woman she is.
This is a short condensed version of the story of Athena. It would be good for anyone wanting to get to know Her. I recommend it.
This history of the Greek goddess Athena is also the history of Greece. You learn the myths surrounding Athena and how she has become part of pop culture.
An excellent source of information about Athena, her origin and her relationship to the other Greek gods. Well told and illustrated. Looking forward to similar books about all the other Greek gods and their legends.
I didn't realize that this book was really going to be a pamphlet. It was much shorter than I expected and seems to have been printed on-demand just for my purchase. That being said, it did have a lot of interesting and useful information about Athena. However, it was somewhat repetitive. The appropriate target market would be someone who has about an hour to spend reading a book about Athena and wants to generally understand some of her history.
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