Medusa : Solving the Mystery of the Gorgon
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| Autore: |
Wilk Stephen R
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| Titolo: |
Medusa : Solving the Mystery of the Gorgon
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| Pubblicazione: | Oxford, : Oxford University Press, USA, 2000 |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (288 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 292.1/3 |
| 398.450938 | |
| Soggetto topico: | Medusa (Greek mythology) |
| Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-261) and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | Contents; PART I: THE MYSTERY; PART II: THE SOLUTION; Appendix; Notes; References; Index |
| Sommario/riassunto: | Medusa, the Gorgon, who turns those who gaze upon her to stone, is one of the most popular and enduring figures of Greek mythology. Long after many other figures from Greek myth have been forgotten, she continues to live in popular culture. In this fascinating study of the legend of Medusa, Stephen R. Wilk begins by refamiliarizing readers with the story through ancient authors and classical artwork, then looks at the interpretations that have been given of the meaning of the myth through the years. A new and original interpretation of the myth is offered, based upon astronomical phenomena. Th |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Medusa |
| ISBN: | 1-280-47160-3 |
| 0-19-802882-2 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910826990203321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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