Theologies of Fear in Early Greek Epic (Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies)

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Synopsis
This book explores the theological significance of horror elements in the works of Hesiod and in the Homeric Hymns for the characters within these poems, the mortal audience consuming them, and the poet responsible for mythopoesis.Theologies of Fear in Early Greek Epic argues that just as modern supernatural horror fiction can be analyzed to reveal popular conceptions of the divine, so too can the horrific elements in early Greek epic. Romano develops this analogy to show how myth-makers chose to include, omit, or nuance horror elements from their narratives in order to communicate theological messages. By employing methodological approaches from religious studies, classical studies, and literary studies of supernatural horror fiction, this book brings a fresh perspective to our understanding of how the Greeks viewed their gods and how poets helped to create that view.Theologies of Fear in Early Greek Epic will be of interest to scholars in classical studies, religious studies, and comparative literature, as well as students in courses on myth, religion, and Greek culture and society.
Copyright:
2025

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
256 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781040131718
Related ISBNs:
9781040131695, 9781032689890, 9781032689951
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
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Copyrighted By:
Carman Romano
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality, Language Arts
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Bookshare Staff
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