Myth, Literature, and the Creation of the Topography of Thebes

Myth, Literature, and the Creation of the Topography of Thebes
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 201
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Book Synopsis Myth, Literature, and the Creation of the Topography of Thebes by : Daniel W. Berman

Download or read book Myth, Literature, and the Creation of the Topography of Thebes written by Daniel W. Berman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows how the legendary past of Greek Thebes influenced the development of the city's landscape from the time of the oral epics to the Roman period. It will appeal to readers with interests in the relationships between Greek myth, ancient topography and archaeology, and the development of urban space.


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