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The Homeric Hymns

By Homer
Penguin Classics
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The Homeric Hymns is a collection of ancient Greek poems attributed to Homer, celebrating various Olympian gods and goddesses. These hymns explore mythical tales and divine narratives, combining elements of history, culture, and religion to provide insight into ancient Greek beliefs and customs. With rich storytelling and poetic artistry, the hymns illuminate the grandeur and complexity of the deities they praise.
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You might enjoy this collection if you have an interest in ancient Greek literature and mythology. It offers enchanting poetic praises dedicated to the gods, providing insight into the culture and beliefs of ancient Greece. Perfect for those who appreciate historical texts and cultural heritage in the realm of arts and culture.

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Composed for recitation at festivals, these 33 songs were written in honour of the gods and goddesses of the ancient Greek pantheon. They recount the key episodes in the lives of the gods and dramatize the moments when they first appear before mortals.

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Composed for recitation at festivals, these 33 songs were written in honour of the gods and goddesses of the ancient Greek pantheon. They recount the key episodes in the lives of the gods and dramatise the moments when they first appear before mortals.

Together, they offer a vivid picture of the Greek view of the relationship between the divine and human worlds.

The Homeric Hymns provides an unparalleled insight into the ancient Greeks’ reverence for their deities and the stories that shaped their cultural and spiritual landscape.

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The Homeric Hymns is praised for being a quintessential expression of ancient Greek religion. The review highlights how translator Jules Cashford captures the poetic essence of the hymns.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140437829

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 April 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Nicholas Richardson
  • Translated by Jules Cashford

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 169g

Pages: 224

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Arts & Culture Classic Poetry Homer Non-Fiction Penguin Black Classics Penguin Books Penguin Classics Penguin Classics: Arts & Culture Penguin Classics: Poetry Poetry

About the Author

Originally attributed to Homer because of their style and quality, the hymns are now thought to have been written by of a number of different poets of the 7th and 6th centuries BC. Jules Cashford is a writer and lecturer on Mythology. She is the author of The Myth of the Goddess (Arkana, 1991) & The Myth of the Moon (Weidenfeld & Nicholson, forthcoming) Dr Nicholas Richardson is a Fellow in English at Merton College, Oxford

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