
Greek Nymphs
Myth, Cult, Lore
Jennifer Larson(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 19. July 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
392 pages
978-0-19-514465-9 (ISBN)
Description
Greek Nymphs: Myths, Cult, Lore is the first comprehensive study of the nymph in the ancient Greek world. This well-illustrated book examines nymphs as both religious and mythopoetic figures, tracing their development and significance in Greek culture from Homer through the Hellenistic period. Drawing upon a broad range of literary and archaeological evidence, Jennifer Larson discusses sexually powerful nymphs in ancient and modern Greek folklore, the use of dolls representing nymphs in the socialization of girls, the phenomenon of nympholepsy, the nymphs' relations with other deities in the Greek pantheon, and the nymphs' role in mythic narratives of city-founding and colonization. The book includes a survey of the evidence for myths and cults of the nymphs arranged by geographical region, and a special section of the worship of nymphs in caves throughout the Greek world.
Reviews / Votes
The strength of Larson's project lies in its meticulous presentation of detail, her careful survey of the literary and epigraphical sources, and her clear translations of Greek material probably unfamiliar to most readers. * Journal of the American Academy of Religion *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
numerous halftones
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
641 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-514465-9 (9780195144659)
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Person
Jennifer Larson is Associate Professor of Classics at Kent State University.
Author
Associate Professor of ClassicsAssociate Professor of Classics, Kent State University