Project Gutenberg 2003-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 115 Pater, Walter 1839 1894 Pater, Walter Horatio Pater, Walter H. (Walter Horatio) Greek Studies: a Series of Essays Unaccented version in 7gsas10.txt and 7gsas10.zip, accented versions in 8gsas10.txt and 8gsas10.zip A study of Dionysus; the spiritual form of fire and dew — The bacchanals of Euripides — The myth of Demeter and Persephone — Hippolytus veiled: a study from Euripides — The beginnings of Greek sculpture — The marbles of Aegina — The age of athletic prizemen: a chapter in Greek art Produced by Alfred J. Drake, Ph.D. "Greek Studies: A Series of Essays" by Walter Horatio Pater is a collection of critical essays written in the late 19th century that examines various aspects of ancient Greek culture, including mythology, poetry, sculpture, and architecture. The essays aim to illuminate the intricate relationships among these cultural elements, showcasing how they define the essence of Greek identity and thought. The opening of the book sets the tone for a deep exploration of Greek mythology, starting with "A Study of Dionysus: The Spiritual Form of Fire and Dew." Pater discusses the complexities of the Greek religious landscape, emphasizing how different regions and cultures within Greece worshipped distinct gods. The discussion focuses primarily on Dionysus, illustrating the god's connections to nature, the vine, and human experience. Pater reflects on how the myth of Dionysus resonates with themes of natural fertility, community, and artistic expression, tying the god's essence to the cycles of life and the creative spirit within ancient Greek culture. This thorough and nuanced exploration promises readers a rich understanding of the relationships among mythology, art, and the unique character of ancient Greek civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Mythology, Greek Art, Greek Greek drama -- History and criticism DF Text Greece Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature 473527 473459 2024-10-02T10:57:28.367232 2023-10-02T09:32:27.015438 text/html text/html 473520 473452 2024-10-02T10:57:28.636269 2023-10-02T09:32:27.188418 text/html text/html 256237 2024-10-02T10:57:36.697201 application/epub+zip 262928 2024-10-02T10:57:32.023212 application/epub+zip 243967 2024-10-02T10:57:30.766245 application/epub+zip 441800 2024-10-02T10:57:40.469168 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 424534 2024-10-02T10:57:35.946190 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 378682 2022-09-02T12:49:18.984320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 457528 457511 2024-10-02T10:57:27.987254 2023-10-02T09:32:26.749421 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 452700 2020-12-27T16:53:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 174518 2020-12-27T16:53:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20288 2024-10-02T10:57:40.603166 application/rdf+xml 12789 2024-10-02T10:57:31.319222 image/jpeg 3180 2024-10-02T10:57:31.046234 image/jpeg 252942 2024-10-02T10:57:28.678265 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia