The Oxford handbook of Heracles

The first half of the volume is devoted to the exposition of the ancient evidence, literary and iconographic, for the traditions of Heracles' life and deeds. After a chapter each on the hero's childhood and his madness, the canonical cause of his Twelve Labors, each of the Labors themselve...

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Other Authors: Ogden, Daniel (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Oxford University Press 2021, 2021
Series:Oxford handbooks online / Oxford handbooks online
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Collection: Oxford Handbook Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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