The Homeric Hymns

The Homeric Hymns: A New Prose Translation And Essays, Literary And Mythological is a book written by Andrew Lang. It is a collection of 33 ancient Greek hymns, attributed to Homer, that were used in religious ceremonies and rituals. The book features a new prose translation of the hymns, as well as essays that explore the literary and mythological aspects of the hymns. Lang delves into the historical and cultural context of the hymns, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their significance. The essays also examine the themes and symbolism present in the hymns, highlighting their relevance to modern readers. Overall, The Homeric Hymns: A New Prose Translation And Essays, Literary And Mythological is a comprehensive guide to these ancient Greek hymns, providing readers with a wealth of knowledge and insight into this important aspect of Greek mythology and culture.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.