Apollodorus, the library book 3 theoi classical texts library. It is thus an important record of greek accounts of the origin and early history of the world and their race. We dont actually know when the author of the bibliotheca lived. A new translation of an important text for greek mythology used as a source book by classicists from antiquity to robert graves, the library of greek mythology is a complete summary of early greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures associated with the main heroes and heroines, from jason and perseus to heracles and helen of troy. But the text as we have it was written by an author probably living in the first or second century of our era. Pseudo apollodorus is the name commonly given to the supposed author of the library. Apollodorus identifies the well beside which demeter sat down with the well of. Apollodorus identifies the well beside which demeter sat down with the well of the fair dances. But before amphitryon reached thebes, zeus king of the greek gods came by night and prolonging the one night to be three times as long, he assumed the likeness of amphitryon and bedded with alcmena amphitryons wife. Apollodorus heracles 1 from apollodorusthe library 11. The library, volume i apollodorus harvard university press. The library of greek mythology, also known as bibliotheca and the bibliotheca of pseudo apollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad. Bibliotheke, library, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged. Apollodorus of carystus, new comedy playwright, 300260 bc.
Apollodorus is the traditional name ascribed to the otherwise anonymous author of the second century ce compilation known as the library. Langgrc library, in three books, provides a grand summary of traditional greek mythology and. Apollodorus or pseudo apollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of the greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of myth sourced from old greek epic and the plays of the tragedians. Full text of apollodorus, the library internet archive. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With these ends in view we shall attempt to trace the course of this little book from ancient to modern times. Since for chronological reasons apollodorus of athens could not have written the book, the author of the bibliotheca is conventionally called the pseudoapollodorus by those wishing to be scrupulously correct. Apollodorus library has been an invaluable source book for early greek myths from the time of its compilation in the firstsecond century bc to the present, influencing writers from the scholars of byzantium to robert graves. The library of greek mythology kindle edition by pseudo. Apollodorus, the library, with an english translation by sir james george frazer, f. Jul 12, 2008 apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae. Bibliotheca pseudoapollodorus wikipedia republished. It was known traditionally as the library of apollodorus, but the attribution is now regarded as false.
Apollodorus, athenian painter thought to have been the first to gradate light and colour, that is, to shade his paintings. Apollodorus, the library book 3 theoi classical texts. Introduction to apollodorus bibliotheke library introduction to hyginus fabulae myths apollodorus library book 1. Apollodorus heracles 1 from apollodorusthe library. Written in clear and unaffected style, the compendium. The author was traditionally thought to be apollodorus.
The bibliotheca also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally. This is more an encyclopediac geneology than just a literary collection of stories. The work was traditionally ascribed to apollodorus of alexandria, a greek scholar who flourished in the c2nd b. The bibliotheca, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudo apollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged. Traditional references simply instance the library and epitome. Written in clear and unaffected style, the compendium faithfully follows the greek literary sources. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its. Apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae classical studies. The text history of the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus. Pseudo apollodorus, the library with an english translation by sir james george frazer, f. Bibliotheke, library is a compendium of myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second centuries ad. Apollodorus or pseudoapollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of the greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of. The text was originally attributed to apollodorus of athens, a greek historian and grammarian, but scholars refuted his authorship based on references made by other writers of the time and the radically different style of his known works.
This work has been attributed to apollodorus of athens born c. Some older scholarship had speculated that bibliotheca might have been composed in baghdad at the time of photius embassy to the abbasid court, since many of the mentioned works are rarely cited during the period before photius, i. It provides a complete history of greek myth, telling the story of each of the families of heroic mythology and the various adventures associated with the main heroes. Page 271 galenus says in his commentary to the apothegms of hippocrates. The case of apollodorus pseudo apollodorus bibliotheca must be analyzed not as a work of erudition but as a popularizing work transmitting mythological knowledge. A certain apollodorus is indicated as author on some surviving manuscripts diller 1983. Apollodorus, the library book 1 theoi classical texts library. Bibliotheca was not meant to be used as a reference work, but was widely used as such in the 9th century, and is one of the first byzantine works that could be called an encyclopedia. The narrative of apollodorus is quoted, for the most part verbally, but as usual without acknowledgment, by zenobius, cent. The encyclopedia of greek mythology called bibliotheca, or library, was traditionally attributed to him, but it cannot be his. It is in the scholia minora on homer that we first seem to meet the. Apollodorus of athens, died after 120 bc, greek scholar of wide interests who is best known for his chronika chronicle of greek history. The text was originally attributed to apollodorus of athens, a greek historian and grammarian, but scholars refuted his authorship based on references made by other writers of the.
Pseudoapollodorus is the name commonly given to the supposed author of the library. Pdf encyclopedic entry on apollodoruss library find, read and cite all the. Apollodorus, library, book 1, chapter 5 perseus digital library. Two handbooks of greek mythology by apollodorus, stephen m. It is generally known that asclepius was raised to the angels in a column of fire, the like of which is also related with regard to dionysos, heracles, and others, who laboured for the benefit of mankind. It is in the scholia minora on homer that we first seem to meet the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics. Bibliotheke, library is a compendium of myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second centuries ad this ebook edition has been produced by voluntary contributions. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to robert graves. Bibliotheca pseudoapollodorus myths of the world wiki fandom. He was a pupil of diogenes of babylon, panaetius the stoic, and the grammarian aristarchus of samothrace, under whom he appears to have studied together with his contemporary dionysius thrax. The only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the library of apollodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the trojan war. The author was traditionally thought to be apollodorus of athens, but that. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus goodreads.
The author was traditionally thought to be apollodorus of athens, but that attribution is now regarded as false, and so pseudo was. Apollodorus or pseudoapollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of the greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of myth sourced from old greek epic and the plays of the tragedians. The bibliotheca, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to. The attribution to apollodorus, while old, is mistaken, so purists assign the text to an unknown pseudo apollodus. By offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete english translations of apollodorus library and hyginus fabulaethe two most important surviving handbooks of classical mythographythis volume enables readers to compare the twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths. Apollodorus was a colleague of the homeric scholar aristarchus of samothrace both served as librarians of the great library in alexandria, egypt. The text history of the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus jstor. The library provides in three books a grand summary of traditional greek mythology and heroic legends.
A general introduction sets the library and fabulae into the wider. Jun 12, 2008 buy the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics by apollodorus, hard, robin isbn. The bibliotheca, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged. Bibliotheca pseudoapollodorus myths of the world wiki. Apollodorus, the library book 1 theoi classical texts. The library of greek mythology kindle edition by pseudoapollodorus, sir james. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century ad to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to robert graves.
But when amphitryon arrived and saw that he was not welcomed by his wife, he inquired the cause. A new translation of an important text for greek mythology used as a source book by classicists from antiquity to robert graves, the library of greek mythology is a complete summary of early greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures associated with the main heroes and heroines, from jason and perseus to heracles and. The library of greek mythology, also known as bibliotheca and the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad. The text history of the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, tapa. The bibliotheca has been called the most valuable mythographical work that has come down. For as i have said, 1 libya had by poseidon two sons, belus and agenor. This apollodorus has been mistakenly identified with apollodorus of athens born c. Pliny called him the first to give his figures the appearance of reality. Rather, the author of the bibliotheca is now designated pseudo apollodorus. It provides a complete history of greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures. Bibliotheca pseudo apollodorus synonyms, bibliotheca pseudo apollodorus pronunciation, bibliotheca pseudo apollodorus translation, english dictionary definition of bibliotheca pseudo. The case of apollodorus pseudoapollodorus bibliotheca must be analyzed not as a work of erudition but as a popularizing work transmitting mythological knowledge. Click here for more information by offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete english translations of apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae the two most important surviving handbooks of classical mythographythis volume enables readers to compare the twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths. Bibliotheke, library, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad the author was traditionally thought to be apollodorus of athens, but that attribution is now regarded as false, and so pseudo was.
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