Theologies of Fear in Early Greek Epic, 1st Edition eBook

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This book explores the theological significance of horror elements in the works of Hesiod and in the Homeric Hymns for the characters within these poems, the mortal audience consuming them, and the poet responsible for mythopoesis. Theologies of Fear in Early Greek Epic argues that just as modern supernatural horror fiction can be analyzed to reveal popular conceptions of the divine, so too can the horrific elements in early Greek epic. Romano develops this analogy to show how myth-makers chose to include, omit, or nuance horror elements from their narratives in order to communicate theological messages. By employing methodological approaches from religious studies, classical studies, and literary studies of supernatural horror fiction, this book brings a fresh perspective to our understanding of how the Greeks viewed their gods and how poets helped to create that view. Theologies of Fear in Early Greek Epic will be of interest to scholars in classical studies, religious studies, and comparative literature, as well as students in courses on myth, religion, and Greek culture and society.

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Theologies of Fear in Early Greek Epic 1st Edition is written by Carman Romano and published by Routledge. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Theologies of Fear in Early Greek Epic are 9781040131718, 1040131719 and the print ISBNs are 9781032689890, 1032689897. Additional ISBNs for this eTextbook include 9781032689951, 9781040131695.