Format:
XIX, 238, [16] S.
,
Ill.
Edition:
2. ed.
ISBN:
0801886503
,
080188649X
,
9780801886508
,
9780801886492
Content:
Preface to second edition -- Preface to first edition -- Princess Ida and the Amazons -- The powers of the primeval goddesses -- The heroic women of Greek epic -- Chosen women -- Seduction and rape -- "Predatory" goddesses -- The last hours of the Parthenos -- Women in the panathenaic and other festivals -- Women without men -- Wives -- Influential women -- Martyrs -- Misogyny -- Epilogue
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-232) and index
,
Preface to second edition -- Preface to first edition -- Princess Ida and the Amazons -- The powers of the primeval goddesses -- The heroic women of Greek epic -- Chosen women -- Seduction and rape -- "Predatory" goddesses -- The last hours of the Parthenos -- Women in the panathenaic and other processions -- Women without men -- Wives -- Influential women -- Martyrs -- Misogyny -- Epilogue
Language:
English
Subjects:
Ancient Studies
Keywords:
Frau
;
Mythologie
;
Griechenland
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip074/2006037277.html
Author information:
Lefkowitz, Mary R. 1935-
