These alternative and equally probable theories are stated, for example, by ovid and hyginus. The work was traditionally ascribed to apollodorus of alexandria, a greek scholar who flourished in the c2nd b. He was elected superintendent of the palatine library by augustus according. Two handbooks of greek mythology apollodorus hyginus stephen m.
Apollodorus article about apollodorus by the free dictionary. There is no public domain english translation of hyginus fabulae. Bibliography includes bibliographical references and indexes. Among his few known works are ajax struck by lightning and priest in the act of devotion. Apollodorus the epicurean, author of the life of epicurus, a work famous in ancient greece but no longer. Therefore the birth of twins is believed to indicate a good salmon year.
Apollodorus of artemita, 2ndcentury historian of the parthian empire. Roberto added it may 31, the text which did survive to the present, however, cites a roman author. Pdf download apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae. First century ce roman author gaius julius hyginus is well known for his writings concerning. Apollodorus, the library book 2 theoi classical texts. The text was originally attributed to apollodorus of athens, a greek historian and grammarian, but scholars refuted his authorship based on references made by other writers of the. Some surviving manuscripts of the bibliotheca give the authors name as apollodorus, and scholars from photius onwards have mistakenly identified this work with apollodorus of athens born circa 180 bce. Apollodorus author of the library of greek mythology. But she in her wrath sent a boar of extraordinary size and strength, which prevented the land from being sown and destroyed the cattle and the people that fell in with it. Aug 28, 2019 apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae. After youve bought this ebook, you can choose to download either the pdf.
Download apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae in pdf and epub formats for free. Apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae pdf epub mobi. My own english translation of the relevant passages are below. Click here for more information by offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete english translations of apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae the two most important surviving handbooks of classical mythographythis volume enables readers to compare the twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths. Page 346 and jephthah vowed a vow unto the lord, and said, if thou shalt without fail deliver the children of ammon into mine hands, then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when i return in peace from the children of ammon, shall surely be the lords, and i will offer it up for a burnt offering. This apollodorus has been mistakenly identified with apollodorus of athens born c. Aratus, for example, gives the same names as apollodorus and in the same order. Loeb classical library founded by james loeb 1911 edited by jeffrey henderson. Pseudoapollodorus is the name commonly given to the supposed author of the library. The library the library ofapollodorus, a handbook of greek mythology, alone of the many works of its kind survives antiquity. Apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae book depository. It is not clear whether hyginus was a native of the iberian peninsula or of alexandria.
By offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete english translations of apollodorus library and hyginus fabulaethe two most important surviving handbooks of classical mythographythis volume enables readers to compare the twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths. To refer to this volume as just a translation is misleading, because. Apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae epub mobi pdf txt apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae epub mobi pdf txt. Apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae by apollodorus, 9780872208209, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Apollodorus, author of the library of greek mythology, on librarything. Page 67 meleager grew up to be an invulnerable and gallant man, but came by his end in the following way. Bibliotheke, library is a compendium of myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second centuries ad this ebook edition has been produced by voluntary contributions. Summary by offering fluent and accurate translations of both apollodorus library and hyginus fables, this volume will enable students to explore the differences and similarities between the two mythographers versions of. The internet classics archive library by apollodorus. Apollodorus, the library book 1 theoi classical texts. Two handbooks of greek mythology paperback march 2007 author apollodorus, hyginus, r. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus, paperback. Accessible book, aphorisms and apothegms, dialects, early works to 1800, fables, fables, latin medieval and modern, fabulas latinas, history and criticism, italian language, latin fables, latin language, latin literature, printing, specimens, texts, traducciones al espanol, translations into. Pdf encyclopedic entry on apollodoruss library find, read and cite all.
A general introduction sets the library and fabulae into the wider context of ancient. The edition of the library published by james george frazer in the 1921 is still a reference edition in the englishspeaking countries and played an important role in the reception of apollodorus. Apollodorus painter, an athenian painter, who lived at the end of the 5th century bc and introduced great improvements in perspective and chiaroscuro apollodorus sculptor historians. In sacrificing the first fruits of the annual crops of the country to all the gods, oeneus forgot artemis alone. Apollodorus, the library book 1 theoi classical texts library. By offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete english translations of apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae the two most important surviving handbooks of classical mythographythis volume enables readers to compare the twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths. Apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. Pdf apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae download. Its value is demonstrated in modern times by its use as a source for modern scholarship and handbooks as well by the frequency with which it has been translated into english and other languages. Briareus, gyes, cottus, who were unsurpassed in size and might, each of them having a hundred hands and fifty heads. He and melia, daughter of ocean, had sons, phoroneus, and aegialeus. Apollodorus is the author of the library of greek mythology 3. Pdf apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae download full. Page 328 the fathers song which he sings when cleaning himself is an invitation for the salmon to come, and is sung in their praise.
Apollodoruss bibliotheca is the most important extant mythographical work from antiquity, because of both its comprehensive organizational structure and high quality. However, with the exception of maia, a different list of names is given by the scholiast on theocritus xiii. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to robert graves. Although it was attributed to the athenian grammarian, apollodorus 180 120 or 110 b. The bibliotheca also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of.
Jul 30, 2019 fabulae by gaius julius phaedrus, eberhard oberg. Apollodorus, the library epitome theoi classical texts library. According to one, he was a son of apollo by the muse urania hyginus, fab. A general introduction sets the library and fabulae into the wider context of. The cause of the promotion of the maidens to the sky is said to have been that for seven or even twelve years the hunter orion pursued them with. Publication date 1872 publisher apud hermannum dufft. Scott smith ebook please share on social media first search for.
Apollodorus or pseudoapollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of the greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of myth sourced from old greek epic and the plays of the tragedians. The only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the library of apollodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the trojan war. Its value is demonstrated in modern times by its use as a source for modern scholarship and handbooks as well by the frequency with which it has been translated into english. These two categories are extensions of ancient grecoroman mythology that. The library, sir james george frazer loeb classical library volume 1 of the library, sir james george frazer. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc to the present, influencing writers from. The library of greek mythology, book by apollodorus. Nov 22, 2019 apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae.
A certain apollodorus is indicated as author on some surviving manuscripts. This work is only provided via the perseus project at tufts university. Apollodorus is the traditional name ascribed to the otherwise anonymous author of the second century ce compilation known as the library. A general introduction sets the library and fabulae into the wider. It is therefore a major source for our knowledge of the myths. Library by apollodorus translated by sir james george frazer. Apollodorus, the library epitome theoi classical texts. By offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete english translations of apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae the two most important surviving handbooks of classical mythography this volume enables readers. Apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae latin literature. Smith and trzaskoma present, for the first time in the same. Apollodorus or pseudo apollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of the greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of myth sourced from old greek epic and the plays of the tragedians. Gaius julius hyginus was a latin author, a pupil of the scholar alexander polyhistor, and a freedman of caesar augustus.
Confira tambem os ebooks mais vendidos, lancamentos e livros digitais exclusivos. Summary by offering fluent and accurate translations of both apollodorus library and hyginus fables, this volume will enable students to explore the differences and similarities between the two mythographers versions of the bestknown early greek myths. The library of apollodorus delphi classics delphi ancient. The first printed edition of the bibliotheca was published in rome inedited by benedetto egio benedictus aegius of spoletowho divided the text in three books, 10 but made many unwarranted emendations in the very corrupt text. Jul 05, 2019 apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae. His fabulae fables has long been recognized as being poor in quality and writing style. Apollodorus, the library by apollodorus, of athens.
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