Aphrodite and Eros: The Development of Greek Erotic Mythology by Barbara Breiten

Description: Aphrodite and Eros by Barbara Breitenberger Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description An interdisciplinary analysis of the Archaic period, this book uses literary, iconographical, and cultic evidence to show the distinct concept behind the two deities of love. It deals with Aphrodites character, sphere of influence, and function feature in her traditional myths. Publisher Description The deities of love are usually perceived as equally established figures in Greek myth, but this book shows that Aphrodite is embedded in traditional mythology and cult, whereas Eros is that literary creation of subsequent poets. By analysing the differing histories of Aphrodite and Eros, Barbara Breitenberger probes the origins of what we call Greek mythology. This book offers a groundbreaking revision of the popular image of Aphrodite and Eros that lives on in Roman poetry (Venus and Cupid) and has inspired artists for centuries. An interdisciplinary analysis of the Archaic period - using literary, iconographical, and cultic evidence - shows the distinct concept behind the two deities of love. Aphrodites character, sphere of influence, and function feature in her traditional myths and are well reflected in cult. Eros, however, was not yet a similarly personified mythical figure at that stage, nor did he have an individual cult. Breitenberger follows the different stages of the development of Eross personality.Originally a cosmic entity and an unpersonified aspect of Aphrodite, he was given his mythical identity by successive archaic lyric poets who were particularl keen to mythologize a male counterpart to the established love-goddess Aphrodite. This male love-god turns out to be the divinized homoerotic ideal of the male aristocracy worshipped at their symposia. The development of the male love-god is taken as an example to demonstrate that poets artistic innovation as well as their social and historical background played an important role in creating Greek mythology. Author Biography Barbara Breitenberger is Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics, University of Cincinnati. Her main interests focus on Greek literature (archaic period), mythology, and religion. She has also written a translation and commentary on fragments of Aristotles poetic writings. Details ISBN 0415968232 ISBN-13 9780415968232 Title Aphrodite and Eros Author Barbara Breitenberger Format Hardcover Year 2007 Pages 306 Edition 1st Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:7404185; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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