Jason and the Argonauts through the Ages - by Jason Colavito (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 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 civilization has seen over the past three millennia.
- About the Author: Jason Colavito is also a frequent contributor to Skeptic magazine, and has earned praise from Archaeology magazine for his archaeology writing.
- 336 Pages
- Social Science, Folklore & Mythology
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About the Book
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 civilization has seen over the past three millennia. From the Bronze Age to the Classical Age, from the medieval world to today, the Jason story has been told and retold with new stories, details and meanings. This book explores the epic history of a colorful myth and probes the most ancient origins of the quest for the Golden Fleece--a quest that takes us to the very dawn of Greek religion and its close relationship with Near Eastern peoples and cultures.Book Synopsis
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 civilization has seen over the past three millennia. From the Bronze Age to the Classical Age, from the medieval world to today, the Jason story has been told and retold with new stories, details and meanings. This book explores the epic history of a colorful myth and probes the most ancient origins of the quest for the Golden Fleece--a quest that takes us to the very dawn of Greek religion and its close relationship with Near Eastern peoples and cultures.
Review Quotes
"thorough and engaging...entertaining and informative...a rich compendium of materials"-Library Journal; "If I had to reduce my entire Argonaut library to one single book, Jason and the Argonauts through the Ages, published by McFarland would undoubtedly be the tome I would choose to keep"-Hercules Invictus; "solid research"-ProtoView.
About the Author
Jason Colavito is also a frequent contributor to Skeptic magazine, and has earned praise from Archaeology magazine for his archaeology writing. He lives in Delmar, New York and can be found online at www.JasonColavito.com.Dimensions (Overall): 9.9 Inches (H) x 6.9 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Folklore & Mythology
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Jason Colavito
Language: English
Street Date: April 7, 2014
TCIN: 1005995905
UPC: 9780786479726
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-0685
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.25 pounds
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