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""The Myth of Hercules at Rome"" by John Garrett Winter is a scholarly work that explores the ancient Roman myth of Hercules, the Greek hero and demigod. The book examines how the myth of Hercules was adapted and transformed in Roman culture, becoming a central figure in Roman religion and politics. Winter analyzes the various literary and visual representations of Hercules in Roman art and literature, tracing the evolution of the myth from its Greek origins to its Roman manifestations. He also explores the social and political significance of the myth, showing how it was used to reinforce Roman values and ideals. The book is a comprehensive study of one of the most enduring and influential myths in Western culture, and will be of interest to scholars and students of classical mythology, Roman history, and cultural studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781163079898
  • ISBN-10: 1163079898
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: September 2010
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.23 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.35 pounds
  • Page Count: 110

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