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Medusa
Solving the Mystery of the Gorgon
Taschenbuch von Stephen R. Wilk
Sprache: Englisch

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Medusa, the Gorgon, who turns those who gaze upon her to stone, is one of the most popular and enduring figures of Greek mythology. Long after many other figures from Greek myth have been forgotten, she continues to live in popular culture. In this fascinating study of the legend of Medusa, Stephen R. Wilk begins by refamiliarizing readers with the story through ancient authors and classical artwork, then looks at the interpretations that have been given of the meaning of the myth through the years. A new and original interpretation of the myth is offered, based upon astronomical phenomena. The use of the gorgoneion, the Face of the Gorgon, on shields and on roofing tiles is examined in light of parallels from around the world, and a unique interpretation of the reality behind the gorgoneion is suggested. Finally, the history of the Gorgon since classical times is explored, culminating in the modern use of Medusa as a symbol of Female Rage and Female Creativity.
Medusa, the Gorgon, who turns those who gaze upon her to stone, is one of the most popular and enduring figures of Greek mythology. Long after many other figures from Greek myth have been forgotten, she continues to live in popular culture. In this fascinating study of the legend of Medusa, Stephen R. Wilk begins by refamiliarizing readers with the story through ancient authors and classical artwork, then looks at the interpretations that have been given of the meaning of the myth through the years. A new and original interpretation of the myth is offered, based upon astronomical phenomena. The use of the gorgoneion, the Face of the Gorgon, on shields and on roofing tiles is examined in light of parallels from around the world, and a unique interpretation of the reality behind the gorgoneion is suggested. Finally, the history of the Gorgon since classical times is explored, culminating in the modern use of Medusa as a symbol of Female Rage and Female Creativity.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
  • Part 1 The Mystery

  • 1: The Nature of Myth

  • 2: The Myth of Perseus and Medusa

  • 3: The Gorgon in Art

  • 4: Parallels from Around the World

  • 5: Explanations

  • Part II The Solution

  • 6: Mira and Algol

  • 7: The Surrounding Sky

  • 8: The Face on the Shield

  • 9: Gorgons and Gargoyles

  • 10: What the Gorgon Really was

  • 11: The Gorgon Today

  • 12: Synthesis

  • Appendix

  • Notes

  • References

  • Index

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2007
Genre: Importe, Soziologie
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780195341317
ISBN-10: 0195341317
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Wilk, Stephen R.
Hersteller: Oxford University Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 17 mm
Von/Mit: Stephen R. Wilk
Erscheinungsdatum: 28.12.2007
Gewicht: 0,478 kg
Artikel-ID: 120658748
Inhaltsverzeichnis
  • Part 1 The Mystery

  • 1: The Nature of Myth

  • 2: The Myth of Perseus and Medusa

  • 3: The Gorgon in Art

  • 4: Parallels from Around the World

  • 5: Explanations

  • Part II The Solution

  • 6: Mira and Algol

  • 7: The Surrounding Sky

  • 8: The Face on the Shield

  • 9: Gorgons and Gargoyles

  • 10: What the Gorgon Really was

  • 11: The Gorgon Today

  • 12: Synthesis

  • Appendix

  • Notes

  • References

  • Index

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2007
Genre: Importe, Soziologie
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780195341317
ISBN-10: 0195341317
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Wilk, Stephen R.
Hersteller: Oxford University Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 17 mm
Von/Mit: Stephen R. Wilk
Erscheinungsdatum: 28.12.2007
Gewicht: 0,478 kg
Artikel-ID: 120658748
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