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Books on: greek myths influence

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Greek Myths and Mesopotamia: Parallels and Influence in the Homeric Hymns and Hesiod

Book by Charles Penglase; Routledge, 1994

Subjects:

Hesiod--Theogony, Hesiod--Works And Days, Homeric Hymns, Mythology, Assyro-Babylonian, Mythology, Greek

Collections: Religious Studies, Literature, Entire Library

The Mesopotamian influence on Greek mythology in literary works of the epic period is considerable - yet it is a largely unexplored field. In this book Charles Penglase investigates major Mesopotamian and Greek myths. His examination concentrates on journey myths. A major breakthrough is achieved in ...
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The Mesopotamian influence on Greek mythology in literary works of the epic period is considerable - yet it is a largely unexplored field. In this book Charles Penglase investigates major Mesopotamian and Greek myths. His examination concentrates on journey myths. A major breakthrough is achieved in the recognition of the extent of Mesopotamian influence and in the understanding of the colourful myths involved.The results are of significant interest, especially to scholars and students of ancient Greek and Near Eastern religion and mythology.
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Greek Myths and Christian Mystery

Book by Hugo S. J. Rahner; Biblo and Tannen, 1971

Subjects:

Christianity And Other Religions--Greek, Greece--Religion, Mysteries, Religious, Mythology, Greek

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

...both of the Greek mysteries and...under the influence of the god-man myths of his time...rioting the Greek soul had, in...Attis: His Myths and His Cult...probably too much influenced by classical...the cults had influenced Christianity...is that the Greek mind had an...
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The Queen of the Air: Being a Study of the Greek Myths of Cloud and Storm

Book by John Ruskin; Biblo-Moser, 1869

Subjects:

Athena (Greek Deity), Mythology, Greek

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

...they defile, Ill give up my Greek myths. 21. That is the physical meaning...of course there is nothing in Greek myths; and one never heard of such...acceptance by the Greeks of Egyptian myths: and very certainly, Greek art is developed by giving...
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The Greek Genius and Its Influence: Select Essays and Extracts

Book by Lane Cooper; Yale University Press, 1917

Subjects:

Greece--Civilization, Greece--Intellectual life, Greek literature--History and criticism, National characteristics, Greek (Ancient)

Collections: History, Literature, Entire Library

...modern life. That the influence of Greece has been...Dante , Preface, p. xii. Greek which is better still...pure intellect; and the myths of Plato still serve...feared the political influence of a nautical mob with...heavy-armed land soldier. So in Greek history the inland city...
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The Growth and Influence of Classical Greek Poetry: Lectures Delivered in 1892 on the Percy Turnbull Memorial Foundation in the Johns Hopkins University

Book by R. C. Jebb; Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1893

Subjects:

Greek Poetry

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

THE GROWTH AND INFLUENCE OF CLASSICAL GREEK POETRY LECTURES DELIVERED...The Greek influence on Rome 234...249 THE GROWTH AND INFLUENCE OF CLASSICAL GREEK POETRY THE GROWTH AND INFLUENCE...

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Journal Articles on: greek myths influence

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Greek Myths, Christian Mysteries, and the Tautegorical Symbol

Journal article by Nicholas Halmi; Wordsworth Circle, Vol. 36, 2005

Subjects:

Coleridge, Samuel Taylor--Criticism and interpretation, English romanticism, 1798-1832--Criticism and interpretation, English romanticism, 1798-1832--Religious aspects, Greek mythology--Influence, Prometheus Bound (Play)--Criticism and interpretation

Collections: Religious Studies, Literature, Entire Library

Greek Myths, Christian Mysteries, and the Tautegorical...following, in which the liberal admixture of Greek and Latin terms is representative: "The...had to be protected from the "debasing influences" of polytheism in ancient Athens (1277...
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In Defense of the Cap: Mariann Fischer Boel Challenges Myths about European Agricultural Policy and Its International Influence

Journal article by Mariann Fischer Boel; New Zealand International Review, Vol. 31, 2006

Subjects:

Agricultural industry--Laws, regulations and rules, Agricultural policy--Laws, regulations and rules, European Union

Collections: Entire Library

...the Cap: Mariann Fischer Boel Challenges Myths about European Agricultural Policy and Its International Influence. by Mariann Fischer Boel Culturally...Before Europa became a continent, in Greek legend she was of course a woman. The...
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Hebrew Myths: The Book of Genesis

Journal article by Rick R. Marrs; Christianity and Literature, Vol. 56, 2007

Subjects:

Books--Book reviews, Genesis: The Movie (Book)--Book reviews, Hebrew Myths: The Book of Genesis (Nonfiction work)--Book reviews, The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis (Nonfiction work)--Book reviews

Collections: Religious Studies, Literature, Entire Library

...between the Genesis materials and Greek and / or ancient Near Eastern myths, while intriguing, often do...that has had such a profound influence on Western civilization. Like...to shape and significantly influence the Genesis text, these books...
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Writing, Speaking, and Gender Blending: Reading Greek Allusions in Truth and Bright Water

Journal article by Suzanne Rintoul; Mosaic (Winnipeg), Vol. 40, 2007

Subjects:

Allusions--Evaluation, Greek history--Evaluation, King, Thomas (Canadian writer)--Criticism and interpretation, King, Thomas (Canadian writer)--Works, Oral history--Evaluation, Oral history--Protection and preservation, Sex (Biology)--Evaluation, Truth and Bright Water (Novel)--Criticism and interpretation

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

...quite likely a significant influence on Truth and Bright Water, given its reliance on Greek poetry, to discuss the...explains the anxiety of influence in Freudian terms, arguing...against the overpowering influence of his predecessors through...
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Imagining Karma, Ethical Transformation in Amerindian, Buddhist, and Greek Rebirth

Journal article by A.L. Herman; Buddhist-Christian Studies, Vol. 24, 2004

Subjects:

Books--Book reviews, Imagining Karma, Ethical Transformation in Amerindian, Buddhist, and Greek Rebirth (Book)--Book reviews

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

...invented de nova by the Greeks. In the Greek elementary rebirth eschatology model there...below. Following a presentation of the influence of Plotinus and Neo-Platonism on the Islamic...origins than the usually cumbersome creation myths, and why the question "Is the universe...

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Magazine Articles on: greek myths influence

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Olympic Myths: The Most Celebrated False Information about Sport Is That the Olympics in Ancient Times Were an Amateur Affair

Magazine article by Richard Grenier; National Review, Vol. 48, July 29, 1996

Subjects:

Olympics--History

Collections: Entire Library

Olympic Myths: The Most Celebrated False...did not exist in classical Greek culture. But the myth survived...Arnold had an absolutely huge influence on English (and American...the single most important influence on Coubertin. So much so...
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September 11 and the War against Terrorism: The Greek Reaction

Magazine article by Konstantinos Kotzias; Contemporary Review, Vol. 281, November 2002

Subjects:

Anti-Americanism, Greeks--Attitudes, Greeks--Political aspects, War on Terrorism, 2001---International aspects, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001--International aspects

Collections: Entire Library

...and at the same time accuse the US of), has to do with the Greek mentality. The mentality of the victim, of t he conspiracies...The mentality of the victim, however, is more often based on myths. Considering Greeces position in the world today and comparing...
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Season of the Witch - Walpurgisnacht in Germany's Harz Mountains

Magazine article by Steenie Harvey; World and I, Vol. 16, April 2001

Subjects:

Festivals--Germany, Folklore--Germany, Germany--Description and travel, Witches--Myths and legends

Collections: Entire Library

...shaking her featherbed. It is interesting to recall that the Greek chronicler Herodotus noted a link between snow and feathers...rye crop is sprinkled with grains of gold. Under Christian influence, Walpurgas rite of spring was transformed into a day to drive...
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The Medieval Antipodes

Magazine article by Alison Peden; History Today, Vol. 45, December 1995

Subjects:

Geographical myths--History, Geography, Historical--History, Middle Ages--History

Collections: History, Entire Library

...leg and marvellous speed; they are called `shadowfeet in Greek because in summer they lie down in the earth and shade...prompted to imagine -- even from scientific premises such as the influence of climate on physique or character -- what sort of inhabitants...
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The Gospel According to Lewis

Magazine article by Michael Nelson; The American Prospect, Vol. 13, February 25, 2002

Subjects:

Characters and characteristics in literature--Criticism, interpretation, etc., Children's literature--Religious aspects, Christianity--Portrayals, depictions, etc., Lewis, C.S.--Influence, The Chronicles of Narnia (Book)--Religious aspects, The Lord of the Rings (Book)--Religious aspects

Collections: Religious Studies, Literature, Entire Library

...Irish, Norse, and Greek myths he read in storybooks...Lewis came under the influence of a tutor who was...and restored. The Greek myth of Persephone...the others are mens myths: i.e. the Pagan stories...exciting. LEWISS INFLUENCE IS strongly evident...

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Newspaper Articles on: greek myths influence

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Greek Myths

Newspaper article; Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales), April 1, 2005

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...become the most important influence on Western storytelling...heroes and tragedies of Greek myths quoted by some intellectual...Odysseus, Paris and Helen. Greek myths have put literally hundreds...they still love the Greek myths, and they see the brilliance...
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Marvellous Lucky Dip of Facts, Places and Temples; the Complete Greek Temples by Tony Spawforth, Thames and Hudson, Pounds 24.95

Newspaper article; The Birmingham Post (England), June 17, 2006

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...people, the landscapes, myths and temples. And that...of its kind - that the Greek influence spread everywhere from...mention ancient Egypt where Greek theatres and temples merged...colonnaded temples from the Greek dark ages, up to the end...
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GREECE LIGHTNING; Troy Special Issue: Why Do Men Want Six-Packs and Women Hate Body Hair? in This Exclusive Feature, Based on His New Book, Cambridge Professor Simon Goldhill Examines the Influence That the Great Ancient Civilisation of Greece Has Had on Modern Life

Newspaper article; The Mail on Sunday (London, England), April 25, 2004

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...Every generation has loved to retell Greek myths. They are the basic building blocks of...which is the plot of Homers The Iliad. Greek myth has given us figures that still populate...and how we tell stories are all deeply influenced by the ancient Greek past. It is the buried...
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Worship on the Isle of Rhodes; Enjoys a Break on the Chosen Island of a Greek Sun God

Newspaper article; Daily Post (Liverpool, England), January 7, 2006

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...Byline: David Winning MYTHS are as common in the...only one part of the Greek story and there is plenty...package tours. The crusader influence is evident all over the...cosmosholidays.co.uk The Greek flag flies in Rhodes...classic buildings on the Greek island of Rhodes
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FASHION/CELEBRITY&BEAUTY: Goodness Grecians

Newspaper article; Coventry Evening Telegraph (England), August 11, 2004

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...Greece. THE MYTHS THERE are several myths about how the games began. The most common...GOING FOR GOLD: J-Lo looks every inch the Greek goddess in this full-length number; CLASSICS...PERFECT: Jennifer Aniston goes for a Greek influence with this pleated-style dress and plunging...

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Encyclopedia Articles on: greek myths influence

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Roman Religion

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...accordingly endowed with their attributes and myths. Such important cults as the worship of...Dionysus and Apollo were brought to Rome. Greek philosophy, particularly that of the Epicureans...the Stoics (see Stoicism ), began to influence Roman religious thought. In the last...
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Bible

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...ritual, moral codes, myths, historical narratives...inspired text, as did the Greek translation of the Jewish...many Christians has been influenced by the pronouncements...but from the Hebrew and Greek. Its quality is attested...version has had great influence and is generally ranked...
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History

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...interests; he recorded myths, described customs, and...fable. The second great Greek historian, Thucydides...aspects of history. The influence of Thucydides was early...followed in the steps of Greek and Roman historians...Herbert Gutman, who were influenced by Marxist class analysis...

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