Medusa : Solving the Mystery of the Gorgon

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilk, Stephen R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medusa (Greek mythology).

Local Subjects:

Medusa (Greek mythology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, USA, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Medusa, the Gorgon, who turns those who gaze upon her to stone, is one of the most popular and enduring figures of Greek mythology. Long after many other figures from Greek myth have been forgotten, she continues to live in popular culture. In this fascinating study of the legend of Medusa, Stephen R. Wilk begins by refamiliarizing readers with the story through ancient authors and classical artwork, then looks at the interpretations that have been given of the meaning of the myth through the years. A new and original interpretation of the myth is offered, based upon astronomical phenomena. Th

Contents:

Contents; PART I: THE MYSTERY; PART II: THE SOLUTION; Appendix; Notes; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-261) and index.

ISBN:

1-280-47160-3

0-19-802882-2

OCLC:

609832495