The Metamorphoses of Antoninus Liberalis: A Translation with CommentaryTranslated from the Greek for the first time, these 41 myths and legends by Antoninus Liberalis form a laconic but picaresque collection of tales about metamorphoses. Celoria's commentary furnishe s parallels and provides much explanatory materialThese forty-one tales written in the second century AD by Greek author Antoninus Liberalis and translated from the Greek for the first time, offer an unusual insight into the preoccupations and legends of antiquity. These tales are quirky, exciting and sometimes disturbing. Many have relevance for modern as well as classical understanding of psychology and the imagination. Each story is usefully provided with full annotation and commentary. |
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Contents
LEUCIPPUS | 71 |
POLYPHONTE | 77 |
ASCALABUS | 83 |
HYLAS | 85 |
DRYOPE | 91 |
THE HERDSMEN | 94 |
BRITOMARTIS | 100 |
Index of Names and Places | 224 |
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| Title | The Metamorphoses of Antoninus Liberalis: A Translation with Commentary Series traced as in chief source of information Series traced differently |
| Authors | Antoninus (Liberalis), Antoninus Liberalis, Francis Celoria |
| Editor | Francis Celoria |
| Translated by | Francis Celoria |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Psychology Press, 1992 |
| ISBN | 0415068967, 9780415068963 |
| Length | 241 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Ancient / General |
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