Greek Poems to the Gods: Hymns from Homer to Proclus

by Barry B. Powell

Book Overview

The ancient Greek hymnic tradition translated beautifully and accessibly.

The hymn--as poetry, as craft, as a tool for worship and philosophy--was a vital art form throughout antiquity. Although the Homeric Hymns have long been popular, other equally important collections have not been readily accessible to students eager to learn about ancient religion. Unlike their epic counterparts the Iliad and the Odyssey,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520302877
• ISBN13: 9780520302877
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.0"