Bibliotheke, library, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged. Apollodorus or pseudoapollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of the greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of myth sourced from old greek epic and the plays of the tragedians. The narrative of apollodorus is quoted, for the most part verbally, but as usual without acknowledgment, by zenobius, cent. Consequently, its not an easy or very pleasant we dont actually know when the author of the bibliotheca lived. Bibliotheke, library, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad the author was traditionally thought to be apollodorus of athens, but that attribution is now regarded as false, and so pseudo was. It is generally known that asclepius was raised to the angels in a column of fire, the like of which is also related with regard to dionysos, heracles, and others, who laboured for the benefit of mankind. The library of greek mythology kindle edition by pseudoapollodorus, sir james. The encyclopedia of greek mythology called bibliotheca, or library, was traditionally attributed to him, but it cannot be his. The attribution to apollodorus, while old, is mistaken, so purists assign the text to an unknown pseudo apollodus.
The bibliotheca also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally. Pdf encyclopedic entry on apollodoruss library find, read and cite all the. Rather, the author of the bibliotheca is now designated pseudo apollodorus. He was a pupil of diogenes of babylon, panaetius the stoic, and the grammarian aristarchus of samothrace, under whom he appears to have studied together with his contemporary dionysius thrax. Bibliotheke, library, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad. Apollodorus, the library book 1 theoi classical texts library. The only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the library of apollodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the trojan war.
Apollodorus, athenian painter thought to have been the first to gradate light and colour, that is, to shade his paintings. This is more an encyclopediac geneology than just a literary collection of stories. The text was originally attributed to apollodorus of athens, a greek historian and grammarian, but scholars refuted his authorship based on references made by other writers of the time and the radically different style of his known works. Bibliotheca pseudoapollodorus wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The library of greek mythology by apollodorus goodreads. Apollodorus, library, book 1, chapter 5 perseus digital library. Apollodorus of athens, died after 120 bc, greek scholar of wide interests who is best known for his chronika chronicle of greek history. Bibliotheca pseudoapollodorus myths of the world wiki fandom. For this reason he was known, in his own day, as sciagraphos, or shadow painter.
The text history of the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus. Apollodorus, the library book 3 theoi classical texts. Pseudoapollodorus is the name commonly given to the supposed author of the library. It is thus an important record of greek accounts of the origin and early history of the world and their race. Bibliotheca pseudo apollodorus synonyms, bibliotheca pseudo apollodorus pronunciation, bibliotheca pseudo apollodorus translation, english dictionary definition of bibliotheca pseudo. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century ad to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to robert graves. Apollodorus or pseudoapollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of the greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of. Pseudo apollodorus, the library with an english translation by sir james george frazer, f. Apollodorus heracles 1 from apollodorusthe library. Click here for more information by offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete english translations of apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae the two most important surviving handbooks of classical mythographythis volume enables readers to compare the twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths. The author was traditionally thought to be apollodorus of athens, but that. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to robert graves.
It provides a complete history of greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures. Langgrc library, in three books, provides a grand summary of traditional greek mythology and. Apollodorus identifies the well beside which demeter sat down with the well of the fair dances. Bibliotheke, library is a compendium of myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second centuries ad. A new translation of an important text for greek mythology used as a source book by classicists from antiquity to robert graves, the library of greek mythology is a complete summary of early greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures associated with the main heroes and heroines, from jason and perseus to heracles and. The case of apollodorus pseudo apollodorus bibliotheca must be analyzed not as a work of erudition but as a popularizing work transmitting mythological knowledge. Apollodorus was a colleague of the homeric scholar aristarchus of samothrace both served as librarians of the great library in alexandria, egypt. Apollodorus, the library, with an english translation by sir james george frazer, f. This apollodorus has been mistakenly identified with apollodorus of athens born c. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. Apollodorus or pseudo apollodorus is the name traditionally given to the author of the greek work known as the library or bibliotheca, a compendium of myth sourced from old greek epic and the plays of the tragedians. The text was originally attributed to apollodorus of athens, a greek historian and grammarian, but scholars refuted his authorship based on references made by other writers of the. Apollodorus identifies the well beside which demeter sat down with the well of. It provides a complete history of greek myth, telling the story of each of the families of heroic mythology and the various adventures associated with the main heroes.
Apollodorus is the traditional name ascribed to the otherwise anonymous author of the second century ce compilation known as the library. It is in the scholia minora on homer that we first seem to meet the. This work has been attributed to apollodorus of athens born c. Jul 12, 2008 apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae. Apollodorus of carystus, new comedy playwright, 300260 bc. The library provides in three books a grand summary of traditional greek mythology and heroic legends. Bibliotheca pseudoapollodorus wikipedia republished. Apollodorus heracles 1 from apollodorusthe library 11. Full text of apollodorus, the library internet archive. The library of greek mythology, also known as bibliotheca and the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad. But the text as we have it was written by an author probably living in the first or second century of our era. Apollodorus library has been an invaluable source book for early greek myths from the time of its compilation in the firstsecond century bc to the present, influencing writers from the scholars of byzantium to robert graves.
The library of greek mythology kindle edition by pseudo. The library, volume i apollodorus harvard university press. A general introduction sets the library and fabulae into the wider. The text history of the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, tapa. Jun 12, 2008 buy the library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics by apollodorus, hard, robin isbn.
But before amphitryon reached thebes, zeus king of the greek gods came by night and prolonging the one night to be three times as long, he assumed the likeness of amphitryon and bedded with alcmena amphitryons wife. Bibliotheca pseudoapollodorus myths of the world wiki. The author was traditionally thought to be apollodorus of athens, but that attribution is now regarded as false, and so pseudo was. Two handbooks of greek mythology by apollodorus, stephen m. Some older scholarship had speculated that bibliotheca might have been composed in baghdad at the time of photius embassy to the abbasid court, since many of the mentioned works are rarely cited during the period before photius, i. Bibliotheke, library is a compendium of myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second centuries ad this ebook edition has been produced by voluntary contributions. A certain apollodorus is indicated as author on some surviving manuscripts diller 1983.
Apollodorus, the library book 3 theoi classical texts library. Aug 17, 2016 the bibliotheca, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudo apollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad. We dont actually know when the author of the bibliotheca lived. Page 271 galenus says in his commentary to the apothegms of hippocrates. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Traditional references simply instance the library and epitome. Written in clear and unaffected style, the compendium faithfully follows the greek literary sources.
It was known traditionally as the library of apollodorus, but the attribution is now regarded as false. The bibliotheca, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudo apollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged. Apollodorus library and hyginus fabulae classical studies. The bibliotheca has been called the most valuable mythographical work that has come down. This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for generations on library shelves before it was carefully.
For as i have said, 1 libya had by poseidon two sons, belus and agenor. The text history of the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus jstor. But when amphitryon arrived and saw that he was not welcomed by his wife, he inquired the cause. Apollodorus, the library book 1 theoi classical texts. A new translation of an important text for greek mythology used as a source book by classicists from antiquity to robert graves, the library of greek mythology is a complete summary of early greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures associated with the main heroes and heroines, from jason and perseus to heracles and helen of troy. Since for chronological reasons apollodorus of athens could not have written the book, the author of the bibliotheca is conventionally called the pseudoapollodorus by those wishing to be scrupulously correct. The author was traditionally thought to be apollodorus.
The case of apollodorus pseudoapollodorus bibliotheca must be analyzed not as a work of erudition but as a popularizing work transmitting mythological knowledge. By offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete english translations of apollodorus library and hyginus fabulaethe two most important surviving handbooks of classical mythographythis volume enables readers to compare the twos versions of the most important greek and roman myths. Bibliotheca was not meant to be used as a reference work, but was widely used as such in the 9th century, and is one of the first byzantine works that could be called an encyclopedia. The library of greek mythology oxford worlds classics. The bibliotheca, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged.
It is in the scholia minora on homer that we first seem to meet the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus. The bibliotheca, also known as the bibliotheca of pseudoapollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to. The library of greek mythology, also known as bibliotheca and the bibliotheca of pseudo apollodorus, is a compendium of greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century ad. Pliny called him the first to give his figures the appearance of reality. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its. The work was traditionally ascribed to apollodorus of alexandria, a greek scholar who flourished in the c2nd b. Pseudo apollodorus is the name commonly given to the supposed author of the library. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Introduction to apollodorus bibliotheke library introduction to hyginus fabulae myths apollodorus library book 1. Apollodorus left alexandria about 146 for pergamum and eventually settled at athens. With these ends in view we shall attempt to trace the course of this little book from ancient to modern times. Written in clear and unaffected style, the compendium. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc to the present, influencing writers from.