Mythology and Monuments of Ancient Athens being a Translation of a Portion of the Attica of Pausanias

Mythology and Monuments of Ancient Athens is a book that provides a translation of a portion of the Attica of Pausanias. The book is authored by Jane E. Harrison and is focused on the mythology and monuments of ancient Athens. Pausanias was an ancient Greek traveler and geographer who wrote about the history and culture of Greece in the second century AD. The Attica is a part of his work that describes the region around Athens. In this book, Harrison has translated the portion of the Attica that deals with the mythology and monuments of Athens. The book provides an in-depth look at the ancient myths and legends associated with Athens, as well as the monuments and landmarks that were built to honor these myths. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek culture and history, as it provides a detailed account of the beliefs and practices of the people of Athens during this time period.1890. Illustrated. Harrison was a groundbreaking English classical scholar and feminist. Harrison and Verrall traveled in Greece for three months in preparation for their book on Pausanias, Mythology and Monuments of Ancient Athens. It was in this book that Harrison first noted that myth is ritual practice misunderstood and thus the work lays claim to being the beginning of ritualism. Though largely forgotten today, Mythology and Monuments is one of the most famous books on Pausanias written in the nineteenth century. It was considered a strange book since only excerpts of Pausanias were included and Harrison had emphasized topography in relation to myth. Verrall's translation was adequate but Greek accents were carelessly disregarded. Still, it was generally acknowledged as the best guide to Athens and a major archaeological publication. The book heralded a whole series of new approaches to the mytholography of Athens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.