Bibliograph

Myths & legends, Mari Griffith

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Myths & legends, Mari Griffith

Language

eng

Abstract

Myths and legends, with their fantastical settings and parade of exotic creatures and beautiful immortals, have inspired some of the most popular works in the National Gallery Collection. The latest addition to the best-selling Pocket Guides series leads the modern viewer through this important aspect of Western art

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Myths & legends

Medium

electronic resource eBook

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Responsibility statement

Mari Griffith

Series statement

Pocket guides

Table Of Contents

Foreword -- Introduction -- Myths and legends -- Survival of the gods -- Myths and morals -- The lost classical spirit -- The uses of myths -- Private pleasures -- Political agendas -- Public image -- Sources for myths -- Mythological characters -- Gods and goddesses -- Nymphs and maidens -- Heroes, demi-gods and princes -- Hybrids and monsters -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Further reading

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Myths and legends

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