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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This engaging book focuses on the perennially fascinating topic of plants in Greek and Roman myth. The author, an authority on the gardens, art, and literature of the classical world, introduces the book's main themes with a discussion of gods and heroes in ancient Greek and Roman gardens. The following chapters recount the everyday uses and broader cultural meaning of plants with particularly strong mythological associations. These include common garden plants such as narcissus and hyacinth; pomegranate and apple , which were potent symbols of fertility; and sources of precious incense including frankincense and myrrh. Following the sweeping botanical commentary are the myths themselves, told in the original voice of Ovid, classical antiquity's most colorful mythographer. The volume's interdisciplinary approach will appeal to a wide audience, ranging from readers interested in archaeology, classical literature, and ancient history to garden enthusiasts. With an original translation of selections from Ovid's Metamorphoses, an extensive bibliography, a useful glossary of names and places, and a rich selection of images including exquisite botanical illustrations, this book is unparalleled in scope and realization. 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781606063217
Book Description Condition: New. 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. Num Pages: 144 pages, 47 full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKP3; HRKP4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 223 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576. . 2014. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781606063217