Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology (Digital Edition) (Greek Mythology Series Book 2)

The Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology (Digital Edition) is a dictionary counting more than 6500 entries, probably the most complete catalogue written in the last hundred years. This digital version (revised and augmented) is based on the main chapter of a hardcover edition with the same name, published in 1993.The book is fully referenced, relying exclusively on primary sources (authors from the period between 800 BC and AD 600). The chapter Abbreviations serves as a complete list of sources.By means of a simple code, a wide variety of information is provided in a compact and direct form, to do with birth, parents, mates, children, circumstances of death, and biographical description. The code facilitates cross references, and summarizes each piece of information to its original source(s). Persons with the same name receive distinct entries, further clarified by a subscript numeral. The name of each character also appears in searchable Greek script.An excellent companion for the scholar and for the interested reader of the myths. Reviews of the print edition:"An invaluable aid in achieving a broader view of interrelationships. The volume shows several deft touches of an experienced mythologist providing useful information." (Sion M. Honea, magazine Phoenix, Classical Association of Canada)."An exceptional work in its kind. Carlos Parada has given us an unique research tool and filled the void that had been noticeable until today." (Anna Lambraki, magazine Archaeology, Athens)."The most notable book about Greek mythology which I have ever seen. A real masterpiece in its kind which will live long." (Weste Westeson, Library Service BTJ (Bibliotekstjänst), Sweden)."There are legions of books about Greek mythology, but this one is of an unusual kind. The completeness is impressing; even Roman mythology and early history are included." (Johan Flenberg, magazine Medusa, Publication for Classic Antiquity, Sweden). Read more