Bøger om Oldtidens Grækenland

Pausanias på dansk – komplet for første gangHelligdomme, templer, ritualer, gude- og atletstatuer – historie, natur, religion og myter – indviklede mytologiske fortællinger og gudernes erotiske eskapader – evindelige krige mellem byernes magtfulde familier, glorværdige sejre og forsmædelige nederlag, svig og bedrag – alt går hånd i hånd, når Pausanias har ordet.Pausanias blev født i den vestlige græske del af Tyrkiet i begyndelsen af 2. årh. e.Kr., mens den græskvenlige Hadrian var kejser i det vidtstrakte Romerrige, og han døde under kejser Marcus Aurelius. Han begynder sin beskrivelse ved Kap Sunion i Attika og tager os med på en tur gennem det klassiske frie Grækenlands vigtigste områder. Hans hensigt er at skildre ‘alt det græske’ fra storhedstiden, 600- til 300-tallet f.Kr. Det gælder især det, han kan opsøge og se med egne øjne, men også det han kan læse sig til eller får fortalt undervejs.Udgangspunktet er således Attika med Athen, grækernes toneangivende by. Derfra går turen videre – ikke straks til den vigtige by Theben i Boiotien eller til den store Apollonhelligdom i Delfi – men først til Peloponnes, som behandles grundigt. Overalt beskrives levn fra denne storhedstid – templer, gravmæler og storslåede vægmalerier samt de utallige statuer af sejrende atleter opstillet i den store Zeushelligdom i Olympia.Pausanias’ værk bliver på denne måde en af vores bedste kilder til både historie, religion og kunst i klassisk græsk tid.

From New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new standalone adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.ONE PROPHECY. TWO DEMIGODS. A HEROIC QUEST.Nico di Angelo is pretty familiar with the realms of death, being the son of Hades and all. So when a desperate voice starts plaguing his dreams, Nico is convinced it's coming from the Underworld and belongs to an old friend - a reformed Titan called Bob. Then an ominous prophecy leaves Nico in no doubt - Bob needs his help and Nico must rescue him.Of course Nico's boyfriend, Will Solace, the son of Apollo (the god of light) insists on joining the quest too. But can will even survive in the darkest part of the world? And what does the prophecy mean when it says that Nico will have to leave something of equal value behind?As Nico faces demons both internal and external, his relationship with Will is tested to its very core. Can love find its way, even through the depths of hell?COMING SEPTEMBER 2023 - Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods. Join the original heroes from The Lightning Thief in a brand-new adventure!

The original hero. A brand-new adventure.Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times - battling monsters, Titans, even giants - but these days the modern-day son of Poseidon is hoping for a regular final year at school.Too bad the Greek gods have other plans, and three new quests for Percy to complete.First up: the cupbearer of the gods, Ganymede, is missing his golden chalice. Not only is this embarrassing (why do the gods keep losing their magical items?), it's also potentially disastrous. One sip from the cup will turn any mortal into a powerful god. And the old gods do not take kindly to newbies.Can Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover find the chalice before it falls into the wrong hands? And even if they do, will they be able to resist its awesome power. . .?Readers new to the Percy Jackson universe and long-time fans will love this epic adventure - full of legendary heroes, mythical creatures, ancient Greek gods and enduring friendship - from the global bestseller Rick Riordan.

Empire is a captivating novel penned by the renowned author, Conn Iggulden. Published by Penguin Books Ltd (UK) in 2023, this book is a testament to Iggulden's mastery in storytelling. The genre of the book is such that it engrosses readers in its gripping narrative, taking them on a journey through its pages. The story of Empire is set in a world of intrigue, power, and ancient civilizations. Iggulden, with his unique writing style, transports readers into the heart of the Empire, introducing them to a cast of unforgettable characters and a plot that keeps them on the edge of their seats. This year, immerse yourself in the world of Empire and experience the magic of Conn Iggulden's storytelling. Published by Penguin Books Ltd (UK), this book is a must-have for all literature enthusiasts.

Aristoteles (384-322 f.Kr.) er en af den europæiske tænknings allerstørste, og hans hovedværk Metafysikken er aldrig tidligere blevet oversat til dansk (undtagen i ganske korte uddrag), selvom det uden tvivl hører til blandt de mest betydningsfulde værker i filosofihistorien.Aristoteles udformer i dette værk sit eget særegne bidrag til spørgsmålet om, hvad det værende er. Undervejs udfoldes de klassiske grundbegreber, som lagde fundamentet for vores filosofiske sprog: form og stof, virkelighed og mulighed, aktivitet og kapacitet, sandhed og falskhed osv. Og det hele kulminerer i Aristoteles’ visdomsideal, som er koblet til teologien og forestillingen om det højeste Gode.Aristoteles’ måde at behandle alle vores grundlæggende begreber har formet vores tænkning og vores verden siden. Antikkens filosoffer kan - som også Heidegger og Arendt ofte betoner - i det hele taget hjælpe os med at få øjnene op for spørgsmål, som vi har glemt – måske fordi vi troede, at vi havde svarene på dem.

Hvis man studerer sammenhængen mellem bydannelse og statsdannelse, viser det sig, at der i verdenshistorien fra ca. 3000 f.Kr. til ca. 1900 e.Kr. har eksisteret to forskellige statstyper: makrostater med et stort antal byer inden for hver enkelt stats territorium, og regioner opdelt i mikrostater, der hver bestod af én by med dens opland. En sådan mikrostat kaldes en bystat, og en region opdelt i bystater udgør, hvad vi har kaldt en ""bystatskultur"". Der har været mindst 35 bystatskulturer i verdenshistorien, og de fleste af dem har ligget i Sydøsteuropa, i Nærorienten, i Sydøstasien, i Vestafrika og i Mellemamerika. Den største af dem alle var den oldgræske bystatskultur. Den bestod af i alt henved 1.500 bystater spredt over hele Middelhavsverdenen. Bystat hedder polis på oldgræsk, heraf vore låneord: politi, politik og politiker. De ældste poleis opstod i 700-tallet f.Kr. De sidste forsvandt i 500-tallet e.Kr. Bedst kendt er Athen og Sparta, men på Platons og Aristoteles´ tid var der mindst 1.000 andre bystater. I denne bog opsummeres i overskuelig form de forskningsresultater, der i perioden 1993 til 2003 er opnået på Polis Centeret - et forskningscenter på Københavns Universitet under Danmarks Grundforskningsfond.

Det persiske felttog – Anabasis er det bedst kendte værk af den oldgræske filosof, historiker og essayist Xenophon (ca. 430-354 f.Kr.). Anabasis betyder ordret 'marchen ind i landet'. Bogen skildrer den skæbne, som hæren på 10.000 græske lejesoldater led, da den blev hyret til at støtte et internt kupforsøg inden for kongefamilien i det mægtige Perserrige i 400 f.Kr.Grækernes arbejdsgiver, tronraneren Kyros den Yngre, tabte og blev dræbt. Hans soldater strandede langt inde i Perserriget uden vejvisere og uden proviant. Dette er indholdet af den første bog ud af syv, og resten handler om de utrolige strabadser og lidelser, hæren måtte gennemgå under tilbagetoget gennem Armenien og Tyrkiet for at nå ud til Sortehavet og den græske verden. Xenophons medrivende værk hører til blandt de store klassikere i europæisk historieskrivning og er her for første gang oversat i sin helhed til et mundret, moderne dansk. Bogen er forsynet med en forklarende indledning, der dækker centrale emner såsom værkets litterære formål, græsk militærvæsen og religion. Endvidere er der et fuldstændigt register over personerne og lokaliteterne, der forekommer i teksten samt et antal forklarende noter. Endelig er værket forsynet med adskillige kort, plancher og illustrationer, der forklarer komplicerede tekststeder samt et antal farvefotos af de relevante landskaber.

Tragedie og bystat handler om forholdet mellem Athens dramatiske og politiske kultur i det 5. århundrede f.Kr. Bogen afdækker det avancerede og bekostelige produktionsforløb, der lå bag afholdelsen af Den store Dionysosfest, og forklarer, hvorfor athenerne tillagde deres teater så stor betydning. Tre tragedier er i fokus: Aischylos’ Syv mod Theben, Sofokles’ Antigone og Euripides’ Bakkantinderne. Fælles for disse tragedier er, at de alle foregår i byen Theben, der hos de athenske tragediedigtere stiliseres som arnested for politiske og civilisatoriske sammenbrud. Det er også karakteristisk for den attiske tragedie at afsøge betingelserne for social og politisk stabilitet i polis ved at fremhæve bystatens iboende modsætninger mellem familie og stat, elite og masse, frihed og underkastelse. Tragedie og bystat er den første større dansksprogede udgivelse om græsk tragedie i årtier. Den henvender sig til et publikum, som både ønsker at vide mere om græsk tragedie og om de litteraturhistoriske forskningsdiskussioner, som studiet af den græske tragedie rejser i dag. Bogen formidler og analyserer et stort kildemateriale, hvor alle græske citater forklares og oversættes til dansk. Vigtigst er dog at præsentere den græske tragedie som en kunstform, der reflekterer over det politiske fællesskabs betingelser og iboende modsætninger.

The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series.HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.Look, I never asked to be the song of a Greek god, I was just a normal kid. . . until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.Percy Jackson is having a bad week. His life has gone from totally normal to monsters-from-Greek-mythology-randomly-appearing kind of strange. Worse still, the king of the gods thinks Percy has stolen his all-powerful lightning bolt - and it seems making Zeus angry is a very bad idea.Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to catch the true lightning thief and stop all-out war from erupting on Mount Olympus. . .What could possibly go wrong?Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods - out now!And don't miss the trio's next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon!

Nico, the son of Hades, and his boyfriend Will, the son of Apollo, travel to Tartarus, the deepest, darkest part of the Underworld as they attempt to rescue an old friend.

The complete spellbinding series in which two kids find themselves trapped on a mythical island in the heart of the Bermuda Triangle.

Steeped in honey, Juventius, your golden eyes, and as sweet too when I press my lips to them - three hundred thousand kisses is not close to enoughFor centuries, evidence of queer love in the ancient world was ignored or suppressed. Even today, only a few, famous narratives are widely known - yet there's a rich literary tradition of Greek and Roman love that extends far beyond this handful of stories. Here, the poet Seán Hewitt and painter Luke Edward Hall collect together, for the first time, forty of the most exhilarating queer tales in the classical canon and bring them newly to life. A ground-breaking anthology that changes the way we see the ancient world - and invites us to reflect on the puritanism of our own - 300,000 Kisses is a riotous celebration of desire in all its forms.

Alexander the Great (356-323 B C E) precipitated immense historical change in the Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds. This title traces Alexander's influence in ancient literature and folklore and in later literatures of east and west.

In this collection of 300 fables, Aesop unravels the morals behind every action in human nature. Included are "The Shepherd-Boy and the Wolf," "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "The Dog and the Shadow."

Philip Freeman's Alexander the Great is filled with new insights into the Macedonian world that shaped Alexander.

All five books in the Trials of Apollo series in a hardcover boxed set of heroic proportions. Favorite Greek and Roman demigods return in a five-book adventure quest with a fresh twist: they're helping Apollo regain his immortal status."A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike."--Kirkus Reviews5 hardcovers in a specially designed slipcase#1 New York Times best-selling seriesRick Riordan is considered the "storyteller of the gods" because of his five #1 best-selling series based on mythologyA new take on Greek and Roman mythology from the point of view of a fallen godFast-paced, monster-filled quest adventures told with humor and heartBrings back beloved demigod characters from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus seriesConcludes the Percy Jackson sagaIntroduces new demigodsVillains are based on Roman emperorsFeatures a diverse cast with people from all kinds of backgrounds and lifestylesPerfect for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers, tooFrom The Hidden Oracle to the long awaited The Tower of Nero, this collection will thrill loyal readers and be a go-to gift for new fans of the bestselling series.

Fra det antikke Grækenland har vi overleveret en forestilling om at der findes fire gode personlige egenskaber som er særligt vigtige. Disse fire – retfærdighed, besindighed, visdom og mod – er kendt som de fire kardinaldyder, og Platon får ofte æren for at have opfundet eller samlet disse dyder. Det skyldes at de spiller en meget fremtrædende rolle i hans mest berømte værk, Staten, når den lykkelige sjæl og den velfungerende stat skal beskrives. Denne bog præsenterer en grundig analyse af de fire kardinaldyders tidligste historie. Undersøgelsen falder i to dele. I den første kortlægges kardinaldydernes tilstedeværelse i den græske litteratur frem til og med Platon. Denne undersøgelse er bl.a. baseret på computerassisterede analyser af den samlede græske litteratur frem til Platons egen samtid, hvilket gør det muligt at skitsere og identificere forbindelser mellem de fire berømte termer. Korpuslingvistiske metoder og statistisk analyse anvendes for at give behandlingen et mere systematisk grundlag og tilstræbe så høj en objektivitet som fortolkningen af denne litteratur tillader. Anden del beskæftiger sig med en række centrale og berømte dialoger i Platons forfatterskab som underkastes en kritisk analyse med sigte på de fire kardinaldyder og deres mulige interne forbindelser. Undervejs sættes der spørgsmålstegn ved om de udgør en fast og veletableret filosofisk enhed, og om de repræsenterer den samlede dyd i de undersøgte dialoger. Samlet præsenterer bogens to dele et forslag til at genoverveje vores forståelse af begyndelse til de firekardinaldyders lange og prominente historie.

An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture Our contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like "pandemic," a Freudian state of mind like the "Oedipus complex," or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first Roman imitators, we have been continually falling under the Greeks' spell. But how did ancient Greece spread its influence so far and wide? And how has this influence changed us? Tony Spawforth explores our classical heritage, wherever it's to be found. He reveals its legacy in everything from religion to popular culture, and unearths the darker side of Greek influence--from the Nazis' obsession with Spartan "racial purity" to the elitism of classical education. Paying attention to the huge breadth and variety of Hellenic influence, this book paints an essential portrait of the ancient world's living legacy--considering to whom it matters, and why.

In this "sweetly romantic coming-of-age story with fun, magical touches" (Kirkus Reviews), a girl uses her newfound ability to make people fall in love to sabotage her rival. Erin Johnson's thirteenth birthday unfolds like any other day, from her mom's quirky and embarrassing choice of outfit to racing her nemesis, Trevor Jin, to the best seat in class--front row, center. But her gifts this year include something very out of the ordinary: magical powers. Erin discovers her mysterious father is actually the love god Cupid and she's inherited his knack for romance. It's not the most useful ability for an overachiever with lofty academic and extracurricular goals...or is it? Erin desperately wants to be elected president of the Multicultural Leadership Club, and as usual, Trevor is her fiercest competition. He's never backed down from a challenge before, but if Erin makes him fall in love with her, maybe he'd drop out of the race and let her win. With her magical pedigree, wrapping Trevor around her finger is a snap, and having him around all the time is a small price to pay for victory. But without their cutthroat rivalry bringing out the worst in each other, Erin realizes Trevor may not be as bad as she thought, and suddenly her first foray into love gets a lot more complicated...

In Miran, it only rains once a year.When the king angered the gods, they cursed both him and his lands.All now suffer for his crimes.This desolate existence is all Quil has ever known, but one she sets out to fix, if only to gain the attention she craves. A dying prince, however, challenges everything she thought she knew.Lira, a goddess above, is desperate to help the humans too, but from a far darker threat. She must face betrayal and heartache before discovering if she's willing to risk everything.Can either save Miran before it's too late?And is a secret garden really the key that could save them all?

From award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday Wars, in which a seventh grader has to figure out how to fulfill an assignment to perform the Twelve Labors of Hercules in real life?and makes discoveries about friendship, community, and himself along the way.Herc Beal knows who he's named after?a mythical hero?but he's no superhero. He's the smallest kid in his class. So when his homeroom teacher at his new middle school gives him the assignment of duplicating the mythical Hercules's amazing feats in real life, he's skeptical. After all, there are no Nemean Lions on Cape Cod?and not a single Hydra in sight.Missing his parents terribly and wishing his older brother wasn't working all the time, Herc figures out how to take his first steps along the road that the great Hercules himself once walked. Soon, new friends, human and animal, are helping him. And though his mythical role model performed his twelve labors by himself, Herc begins to see that he may not have to go it alone.

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Hades, king of the underworld, reveals the true story behind the myths. When he and his siblings were born, their father Cronus swallowed them whole because of a prophecy that said one of his children would be mightier than he. Can Hades and his brothers and sisters overthrow their big, bad dad? Illustrations.