Mythology of Plants - Botanical Lore From Ancient Greece and Rome

This beguiling book explores the role of the botanical in ancient myth and classical literature.

About the author

Annette Giesecke is professor of classics and chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware. Her most recent book is Classical Mythology A to Z (2020).

Summary

Focuses on the topic of plants in Greek and Roman myth. Suitable for readers ranging from those interested in archaeology, classical literature, and ancient history to garden enthusiasts, this book comes with an original translation of selections from Ovid's Metamorphoses, an extensive bibliography, and glossary of names and places.

Product details

• Authors: . Giesecke, .. Giesecke, Annette Giesecke, Annette Lucia Giesecke
• Publisher: Getty, j.paul, museum publ.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.04.2014
• EAN: 9781606063217
• ISBN: 978-1-60606-321-7
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 172 mm x 225 mm x 20 mm
• Series: BIBLIOTHECA PAEDIATRICA REF KARGER; Getty Publications - (Yale); Getty Publications –
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity