The A New Prose Translation; and Essays, Literary and Mythological Lang, Andrew 1844-1912 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Homeric Hymns" by Andrew Lang is a collection of ancient Greek hymns composed in a poetic style likely during the classical period, celebrating the gods of Greek mythology. This work, accompanied by essays that discuss literary and mythological themes, serves both as a translation of these hymns and as a critical exploration of their cultural and religious significance, making it a rich resource for scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature. The opening of "The Homeric Hymns" introduces readers to the translator's intentions, noting the challenges of translating corrupt texts and the collaborative effort from knowledgeable scholars to achieve an accurate representation of the hymns. It emphasizes the controversial attribution of these hymns to Homer and discusses their potential function as preludes to epic recitations, suggesting that they reflect both a poetic tradition and the religious beliefs of ancient Greece. This introduction sets the stage for the subsequent exploration of the hymns themselves, which delve into the divine adventures and characteristics of notable gods like Apollo and Hermes, while also hinting at the deeper social and cultural commentary that will unfold in the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-07-20 Transcribed from the 1899 George Allen edition by David Price Original publication data not identified Gods, Greek -- Poetry Hymns, Greek (Classical) -- Translations into English Homeric hymns Homeric hymns -- Translations into English Hymns, Greek (Classical) -- History and criticism Gods, Greek, in literature PA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16338 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16338 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133400.0 16338