The Homeric Hymns (Esprios Classics)
The Homeric Hymns by Andrew Lang is a collection of thirty-three anonymous ancient Greek hymns that celebrate individual gods. Published by Blurb, Incorporated on July 28, 2021, this edition spans 118 pages and is presented in English. The hymns are characterized by their use of dactylic hexameter, the same epic meter found in the Iliad and Odyssey, and they reflect the linguistic style of ancient Greek literature.
Readers will find that these hymns, attributed to Homer in antiquity, offer a unique glimpse into the religious and cultural practices of ancient Greece. The collection employs similar formulas and dialect, providing insight into the historical context of the time. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of history and poetry, showcasing the enduring legacy of these ancient texts.
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The Homeric Hymns are a collection of thirty-three anonymous ancient Greek hymns celebrating individual gods. The hymns are “Homeric” in the sense that they employ the same epic meter-dactylic hexameter-as the Iliad and Odyssey, use many similar formulas and are couched in the same dialect. They were uncritically attributed to Homer himself in antiquity-from the earliest written reference to them, Thucydides (iii.104)-and the label has stuck. “The whole collection, as a collection, is Homeric in the only useful sense that can be put upon the word,” A. W. Verrall noted in 1894, “that is to say, it has come down labeled as ‘Homer’ from the earliest times of Greek book-literature.”
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