"The Greek myths have a universal appeal, beyond the time and physical place in which they were created. But many are firmly rooted in specific landscapes: the city of Thebes and mountain range Cithaeron dominate the tale of Oedipus; the city of Mycenae broods over the fates of Agamemnon and Electra; while Knossos boasts the scene of Theseus slaying of the Minotaur. Drawing on a wide range of classical sources, newly translated by the author, and illustrated with specially commissioned drawings, this book is both a useful read for those visiting the sites and a fascinating imaginative journey for the armchair traveler. The itinerary includes twenty-two locations, from Mount Olympus to Homers Hades, recounting the myths and history associated with each site and highlighting features that visitors can still see today,"--Amazon.com.
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ISBN:9780500518328
ISBN:0500518327
Physical Description:print 272 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm
Publisher:London :Thames & Hudson,[2016]
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 262) and index.