Etruscan Myths by Larissa Bonfante
The Etruscan culture flourished for nearly a thousand years, playing an important part in the history of the Mediterranean, alongside the Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans. Eventually they were subsumed by the Roman Empire but left a substantial legacy to western civilization. While Etruscan literature has not survived, their mythology and beliefs are vividly illustrated in their art, which includes interpretations of scenes from Greek mythology. This book serves as an excellent introduction to the world of the Etruscans and their mythology, and is plentifully illustrated with images from the vast collection of the British Museum and other international museums.
Larissa Bonfante is in the Department of Classics at New York University, where she specializes in Etruscan civilization. Judith Swaddling is an Assistant Keeper in the Department of Greek & Roman Antiquities at the British Museum, where she is responsible for the Etruscan collections.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780714122380 |
| ISBN 10 | 0714122386 |
| Title | Etruscan Myths |
| Author | Larissa Bonfante |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | British Museum Press |
| Year published | 2006-08-14 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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