Aphrodite and Eros : the development of erotic mythology in early Greek poetry and cult / Barbara Breitenberger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Breitenberger, Barbara M.

Series:

Studies in classics (Routledge (Firm)) (Unnumbered)

Studies in classics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Greek poetry--History and criticism.

Greek poetry.

Aphrodite (Greek deity)--In literature.

Aphrodite.

Erotic poetry, Greek--History and criticism.

Erotic poetry, Greek.

Eros (Greek deity)--In literature.

Eros.

Aphrodite (Greek deity)--Cult.

Aphrodite (Greek deity).

Cults.

Eros (Greek deity)--Cult.

Eros (Greek deity).

Physical Description:

x, 296 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, [2007]

Summary:

An interdisciplinary analysis of the Archaic period--using literary, iconographical, and cultic evidence--shows the distinct concept behind the two deities of love. Aphrodite's character, sphere of influence, and function feature in her traditional myths and are well reflected in cult.

Contents:

Aphrodite : the historical background

Some aspects of mythmaking and cults of Aphrodite

Losing her own game : Aphrodite in the Homeric hymn

Erotic personifications

Goddesses of grace and beauty : the charites

Peitho : the power of persuasion

The origins of Eros

The creation and birth of Eros at the symposium

Some final conclusions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-271) and indexes.

ISBN:

0415968232

9780415968232

OCLC:

60348967

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