Distorted Ideals in Greek Vase Painting : The World of Mythological Burlesque

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Distorted Ideals in Greek Vase Painting : The World of Mythological BurlesqueThis book examines Greek vase paintings that depict humorous, burlesque, and irreverent images of Greek mythology and the gods. Many of the images present the gods and heroes as ridiculous and ugly. While the narrative content of some images may appear to be trivial, others address issues that are deeply serious. When placed against the background of the religious beliefs and social frameworks from which they spring, these images allow us to explore

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The Translation of Greek drama into English has long been considered a peculiarly difficult and unrewarding task

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(Translated by Father George Papadeas)

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