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Explore mythology and art with information about the classic stories of heroes and gods...from the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, to the legends of the Celts. Mythography presents resources and reference materials about mythology - including recommended books, and lexicons that explain Greek, Roman, and Celtic terms.
Gardner's Art Through the Ages
This book is the classic reference for the study of art. It features a history of artists and their works, as well as lucid and engaging descriptions of the styles and periods of art history. Highly recommended for both students and scholars.
Aphrodite in Art
Aphrodite in Myth
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Herakles at a Glance
name | Herakles (Greek: ’HraklhV Latin: Hercules)
role | hero notorious for his strength and 12 labors
symbols | lion-skin, club
Herakles in Greek Mythology
Valiant Herakles - or Hercules, if you prefer his Roman name - is the embodiment of a Greek hero. This son of Zeus and Alcmene faced a dizzying array of monsters and mortals, fighting his way through countless encounters with enemies. These tales of adventure and courage are what intrigue us most about Herakles. For this reason, let us begin our study of Herakles with a look at perhaps his most memorable exploits - the series of tasks referred to at the "Labors of Herakles".
The 12 Labors of Herakles:
1 | The Nemean Lion
2 | The Hydra of Lerna
3 | The Cerynitian Hind
4 | The Erymanthian Boar
5 | The Cleaning of the Stables of Augeas
6 | The Stymphalian Birds
7 | The Cretan Bull
8 | The Mares of Diomedes
9 | The Amazon's (Hippolyta's) Girdle
10 | The Cattle of Geryon
11 | The Golden Apples of the Hesperides
12 | The Descent to the Underworld
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- Homeric Hymn to Herakles
Who's Who in Classical Mythology
This book is a great source for information about Greek and Roman mythology! Organized alphabetically, this who's who features information about over 1200 of the most intriguing characters from Classical myth and legend.
Herakles at a Glance
name | Herakles (Greek: ’HraklhV Latin: Hercules)
role | hero notorious for his strength and 12 labors
symbols | lion-skin, club
Herakles in Greek Mythology
Valiant Herakles - or Hercules, if you prefer his Roman name - is the embodiment of a Greek hero. This son of Zeus and Alcmene faced a dizzying array of monsters and mortals, fighting his way through countless encounters with enemies. These tales of adventure and courage are what intrigue us most about Herakles. For this reason, let us begin our study of Herakles with a look at perhaps his most memorable exploits - the series of tasks referred to at the "Labors of Herakles".
The 12 Labors of Herakles:
1 | The Nemean Lion
2 | The Hydra of Lerna
3 | The Cerynitian Hind
4 | The Erymanthian Boar
5 | The Cleaning of the Stables of Augeas
6 | The Stymphalian Birds
7 | The Cretan Bull
8 | The Mares of Diomedes
9 | The Amazon's (Hippolyta's) Girdle
10 | The Cattle of Geryon
11 | The Golden Apples of the Hesperides
12 | The Descent to the Underworld
Do you have a specific question about Greek mythology? Then try the Mythography forum!
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I shall sing of Zeus' son, Herakles, noblest of mortals, born at Thebes of the union of Alcmene with Zeus
Who's Who in Classical Mythology
This book is a great source for information about Greek and Roman mythology! Organized alphabetically, this who's who features information about over 1200 of the most intriguing characters from Classical myth and legend.
