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Прокрустово ложе, сизифов труд, танталовы муки, подвиги Геракла, нить Ариадны – без этих и многих других легендарных крылатых выражений из древнегреческой мифологии невозможно представить себе ни мировое искусство, ни речь культурного человека. Слава о бесстрашных героях и их подвигах дошла до наших дней и переживёт ещё много поколений. В этом сборнике вы найдёте много известных историй, объясняющих происхождение и устройство нашего мира, и невероятных приключений героев Древней Греции.

For those who seek inspiration from the great civilizations of the past, Golden Laurels, Silver Seas offers an accessible, comprehensive, and engaging survey of ancient Greek history. From the devastating Trojan War to the Hellenistic Greek Kingdoms fighting to succeed Alexander, here’s your chance to learn all the key events that marked the history and culture of the ancient Greeks.

“Shamanism and the Drug Propaganda" is a popularly written introduction to ancient history and the Greek classics. The text is fully annotated. Since it is popularly written, it sounds like a movie. But a movie with profound psychological and political relevance for the contemporary world, since it uses the words to illuminate our contemporary psyche.

Since the dawn of the Classical Era up to World War II, thousands have lost their lives fighting over the pass at Thermopylae. Historians Cole and Livingston provide an exciting account of each of the 27 battles and holding actions that took place. The Killing Ground details the background and history of each conflict, the personalities and decision making of the commanders, the arms and tactics of the troops, and how each battle played out.

At the time of his death in 1927, John Bagnell Bury was easily the most honored English historian of his era. Bury, an esteemed Cambridge scholar, wrote what is considered the finest one-volume history of ancient Greece in the English language. His beautifully crafted survey of Greek civilization begins with the description of Bronze Age settlements which appeared on the Greek mainland and on the island of Crete. The story takes us on a strange and exciting series of adventures which result in the development of independent city-states constantly embroiled in division and war.

This audiobook will trace Western civilization back to its roots. In this epic quest, we head all the way back to Greece when Greek philosophers like Socrates and Plato pondered the very meaning of life. Explore the depths of knowledge that were probed by Greek schools of thought, such as the Stoics and the Cynics.

La colonizzazione greca nell'estremo meridionale della penisola (Calabria, Basilicata, parte della Campania e della Puglia) fra l'ottavo secolo a. C. e la conquista romana nel terzo secolo a. C.: una civiltà grande e prospera raccontata nel suo sviluppo e nei suoi tratti essenziali da due illustri specialisti.

Imagine you were transported back in time to Ancient Greece and you had to start a new life there. What would you see? How would the people around you think and believe? How would you fit in? Where would you live? What would you eat? What work would be available, and what help could you get if you got sick?

New York Times bestselling author Natalie Haynes returns to the world of ancient Greek myth in this scintillating follow-up to Pandora’s Jar. Few writers today have reshaped our view of the ancient Greek myths more than revered bestselling author Natalie Haynes. Divine Might is a...

The social and cultural legacy of the Greeks was so significant that even Rome, who conquered Greece, assimilated much of its culture. From art and myth to science and history, the story of Greek civilization holds the seeds of many aspects of modern life.

In Blood and Ashes provides the first historical study of the development and dissemination of ritualized curse practice from 750-250 BCE, documenting the cultural pressures that drove the use of curse tablets, charms, spells, and other private rites. This book expands our understanding of daily life in ancient communities, showing how individuals were making sense of the world and coping with conflict, vulnerability, competition, anxiety, desire, and loss, all while conjuring the gods and powers of the Underworld.

Esta abrangente obra compreende a cativante história da cidade que foi berço de grandiosos pensadores, entre os quais Sócrates e Platão, e cuja cultura exerce uma importante influência no mundo até os dias de hoje. da formação do povo grego, passando pelas características, grandes batalhas, artes, ideais religiosos e histórias das divindades e tantos outros aspectos relevantes, embarque em uma viagem arqueológica única.

Griekse mythologie is als een oude schatkist vol verhalen die de menselijke ervaring en de wereld om ons heen verkennen. Het is een raamwerk waardoor mensen door de eeuwen heen hun plaats in het universum hebben begrepen. Deze verhalen waren niet alleen entertainment voor de oude Grieken, maar dienden ook als een manier om de complexiteit van het menselijk bestaan te begrijpen.

In 146 BC, Greece yielded to the military might of the Roman Republic; sixty years later, when Athens and other Greek city-states rebelled against Rome, the general Lucius Cornelius Sulla destroyed the city of Socrates and Plato, laying waste to the famous Academy where Aristotle had studied. However, the traditions of Greek cultural life would continue to flourish during the centuries of Roman rule that followed, in the lives and work of a distinguished array of philosophers, doctors, scientists, geographers, travellers and theologians.

From an award-winning historian of ancient Rome, a concise and comprehensive history of the fighting forces that created the Roman Empire Roman warfare was relentless in its pursuit of victory. A ruthless approach to combat played a major part in Rome's history, creating an empire that...

A groundbreaking reassessment of the Iliad, uncovering how the poem was written and why it remains enduringly powerful The Iliad is the world’s greatest epic poem—heroic battle and divine fate set against the Trojan War. Its beauty and profound bleakness are intensely moving, but great...

Inside this tome, we will examine Hellenistic Greece in a way that brings the people to life and puts their decisions up for debate, even two thousand years later. If you’ve ever wondered any of the following, then this audiobook was made for you: Did Cleopatra really marry her brother? What happened to Alexander’s far-reaching empire after his death? Why would Hannibal choose elephants for battle? Where were the mighty Spartans when Rome came knocking?

According to the ancient writer Arrian, when Alexander attempted to apply proskynesis to his court, his decision was met with massive criticism from both the Macedonians and Greeks. And even when he stopped the practice, the Macedonians continued to witness their king apply a variety of Persian customs in the kingdom. Some said his Persianization played a minor role in his death, while others claimed that he died of natural causes. The sources that tell the story of Alexander often contradict each other, which can be confusing for those hoping to learn about the great king’s eventful life.

Vor 2500 Jahren war Syrakus auf Sizilien für die Griechen das New York des Mittelmeers: Aischylos brachte hier Stücke zur Uraufführung, Platon reiste aus Athen gleich dreimal an, der Tyrann Dionysios ersteigerte die Lyra des Euripides, und die schmachtende Nymphe Arethusa versteckte sich im Papyrushain. Dass all das heute noch präsent ist, erfuhr Joachim Sartorius, als er Syrakus zu seinem zweiten Lebensmittelpunkt machte. An seiner Seite wandern wir mit Nymphen und Zyklopen durch Ortigia, die auf einer Insel liegende Altstadt, und treffen ganz heutige Barone, Polizisten, Künstler und Barbiere.

For the curious minds wanting to uncover the secrets of ancient Greece, for the dreamers wishing to lose themselves in tales of valor, love, and betrayal, and for the scholars desiring a comprehensive yet engaging retelling of the world's most famous myths—this book is your beacon.