Jason and the Argonauts Through the Ages |
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| Author:
| Colavito, Jason |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-7972-6 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2014 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95USD $4.00 |
Book Description:
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The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the most famous in Greek myth, and its development from the oldest layers of Greek mythology down to the modern age encapsulates the dramatic changes in faith, power and culture that Western civilisation has seen over the past three millennia. This book explores the epic history of this colourful myth and probes the most ancient origins of the quest for the Golden Fleece.
The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the most famous in Greek myth, and its development from the oldest layers of Greek mythology down to the modern age encapsulates the dramatic changes in faith, power and culture that Western civilisation has seen over the past three millennia. This book explores the epic history of this colourful myth and probes the most ancient origins of the quest for the Golden Fleece.