Grčka mitologija
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Grčka mitologija

John Pinset

Greek Mythology by John Pinset provides a clear and concise account of the gods, heroes, and myths of ancient Greece, with an emphasis on their symbolism, role in society, and influence on Western civilization.

The book begins with the creation of the world from Chaos and describes the emergence of the first deities such as Uranus and Gaea, and then the Titans and the gods of Olympus, including Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Ares, Athena and others. Pinset clearly explains the relationships between the deities and their connection with human traits and natural phenomena.

Special attention is paid to heroic myths - the stories of Hercules, Perseus, Theseus and Jason depict the struggle between good and evil, courage and divine intervention. The author emphasizes the importance of myths in Greek culture, their educational character and religious function. He also looks at the symbolism of myth, its presence in art, literature and philosophy.

Pinset's book brings the complex world of mythology closer to modern readers in a simple style, making it an excellent introduction to the subject.

Original title
Greek Mythology
Translation
Blanka Pečnik-Kroflin
Dimensions
28 x 21 cm
Pages
144
Publisher
Otokar Keršovani, Rijeka, 1985.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Croatian.

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