ABSTRACT

In this definitive assessment of the various representations and approaches to Athena, Susan Deacy does what no other has done before and brings all the aspects of this legendary figure into one, outstanding study.

A survey of one of the most enduringly popular of ancient deities, the book introduces Athena’s myth, cult and reception, while directing the reader to detailed discussion as and when it is appropriate.

Students will find it a great help in their studies, and for the general reader with an interest in the ancient world and for those from related disciplines such as literature, art history and religion, it provides a mine of information and insight into this fascinating classical figure.

chapter |14 pages

WHY ATHENA?

part |2 pages

KEY THEMES

chapter 1|16 pages

THE BIRTH OF ATHENA

chapter 2|12 pages

TRACING ATHENA’S ORIGINS

chapter 4|15 pages

HEROES, HEROINES AND THE TROJAN WAR

chapter 6|13 pages

EARLY ATHENIAN HISTORY

chapter 7|17 pages

ALL ABOUT ATHENA? THE CLASSICAL AKROPOLIS

chapter 8|17 pages

THE WIDER GREEK WORLD

part |2 pages

ATHENA AFTERWARDS