Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 2 of 3 by W. E. Gladstone
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| Author | Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898 |
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| Title |
Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 2 of 3 Olympus; or, the Religion of the Homeric Age |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 2 of 3" by W. E. Gladstone is a scholarly publication written in the mid-19th century. This work delves deeply into the theological and mythological aspects of Homer's epics, analyzing the interplay between tradition and invention in the context of ancient Greek religion. The focus is particularly on the numerous supernatural elements present in the Homeric poems and how they reflect the evolution of belief systems in ancient Greece. At the start of the volume, Gladstone sets the stage for an intricate analysis of what he terms Homer's "Theo-mythology," which he defines as a blend of theology and mythology. He discusses the nuances within the representation of divine figures in the Iliad and the Odyssey, exploring the lack of systematic coherence in the pantheon and how this mirrors the transition from a primitive, revealed truth to a more distorted viewpoint filled with human interpretation. The opening also raises significant questions about the relationship between Homer's depictions of the divine and earlier religious traditions, particularly those found in Biblical texts, suggesting that elements of these traditions can be discerned within the Homeric narratives despite their subsequent corruption and transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Homer |
| Subject | Epic poetry, Greek -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Civilization, Homeric |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49858 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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