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The son of Zeus, Perseus belongs in the first rank of Greek heroes. Indeed to some he was a greater hero even than Heracles. With the help of Hermes and Athena he slew the Gorgon Medusa, conquered a mighty sea monster and won the hand of the beautiful princess Andromeda. This volume tells of his enduring myth, its rendering in art and literature, and its reception through the Roman period and up to the modern day.
This is the first scholarly book in English devoted to Perseus' myth in its entirety for over a century. With information drawn from a diverse range of sources as well as varied illustrations, the volume illuminates the importance of the Perseus myth throughout the ages.
This is the first scholarly book in English devoted to Perseus' myth in its entirety for over a century. With information drawn from a diverse range of sources as well as varied illustrations, the volume illuminates the importance of the Perseus myth throughout the ages.
218 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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About the author
Daniel Ogden
25 books50 followersProfessor of Ancient History; Honorary Research Fellow, UNISA
Principal research areas:
(1) traditional narratives in antiquity;
(2) Greek religion;
(3) Macedonian and Hellenistic Dynasties.
Principal research areas:
(1) traditional narratives in antiquity;
(2) Greek religion;
(3) Macedonian and Hellenistic Dynasties.
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