The Judgment Of Paris

By Peter Fandel

Book Overview

The Judgment of Paris is a book written by Peter Fandel that explores the famous mythological story of Paris, a Trojan prince, who was tasked with choosing the most beautiful goddess among three: Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. The book delves into the background of the story, providing historical and cultural context to the tale. Fandel examines the impact of beauty in ancient Greek society, and how it was used as a tool of power and manipulation. The author also explores the various interpretations of the story throughout history, from ancient Greek art to modern literature and media. The book is a fascinating journey through the myth of Paris and the role of beauty in ancient Greek culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163227323
• ISBN13: 9781163227329
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"