The Myth Of The Descent Into Hades

""The Myth of the Descent into Hades"" by Jane Ellen Harrison is a scholarly analysis of the ancient Greek myth of the descent of the goddesses Persephone and Demeter into the underworld. The book explores the origins and evolution of the myth, its symbolism, and its significance in ancient Greek religion and culture. Harrison argues that the myth reflects the ancient Greeks' understanding of the cycle of life and death, and their beliefs about the afterlife. She also examines the role of women in the myth and in ancient Greek society more broadly, and how the myth reflects and reinforces gender roles and expectations. The book is a seminal work in the field of classical studies, and remains an important contribution to our understanding of ancient Greek mythology and culture.THIS 84 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Myths of the Odyssey in Art and Literature, by Jane Ellen Harrison. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766190676.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.