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Book Serving Athena

    Book Details:
  • Author : Julia L. Shear
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Release : 2021-03-11
  • ISBN : 1108618022
  • Pages : 555 pages

Download or read book Serving Athena written by Julia L. Shear and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ancient Athens, the Panathenaia was the most important festival and was celebrated in honour of Athena from the middle of the sixth century BC until the end of the fourth century AD. This in-depth study examines how this all-Athenian celebration was an occasion for constructing identities and how it affected those identities. Since not everyone took part in the same way, this differential participation articulated individuals' relationships both to the goddess and to the city so that the festival played an important role in negotiating what it meant to be Athenian (and non-Athenian). Julia Shear applies theories of identity formation which were developed in the social sciences to the ancient Greek material and brings together historical, epigraphical, and archaeological evidence to provide a better understanding both of this important occasion and of Athenian identities over the festival's long history.

Book Serving Athena

    Book Details:
  • Author : Julia L. Shear
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Release : 2021-03-11
  • ISBN : 1108485278
  • Pages : 555 pages

Download or read book Serving Athena written by Julia L. Shear and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines how the Panathenaia ('all Athenian'), the most important festival in ancient Athens, created identities for participants.

Book Athena s Challenge

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  • Author : D. A Henneman
  • Publisher : Saray Books LLC
  • Release : 2023-02-05
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 117 pages

Download or read book Athena s Challenge written by D. A Henneman and published by Saray Books LLC. This book was released on 2023-02-05 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One is hiding their identity, the other is trying to understand theirs. Faced with the possibility of having her beloved city of Athens governed by Poseidon, Athena goes on a quest to find the perfect gift for humanity. What she finds, instead, is a friendship with an unlikely ally who has her questioning her very purpose. Tiresias lives simply, spending the days propagating new varieties of plants and conducting research. Little does he know that the unnamed plant he is working on could be the very thing that keeps a cherished goddess on her throne. Athena must make a choice…save her people from a known tyrant or stay with the person who has stolen her heart. The goddess’s decision should be easy, but she is no longer thinking like one. Goddesses In Love Series: Book 1 - Love for All Season Book 2 - Medusa's Secret Book 3 - Athena's Challenge

Book Athena s Champion

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  • Author : David Hair
  • Publisher : Canelo
  • Release : 2018-11-08
  • ISBN : 1788632796
  • Pages : 465 pages

Download or read book Athena s Champion written by David Hair and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2018-11-08 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gods and mortals collide in this spellbinding retelling of a legend from classic Greek mythology, the first in the epic Olympus Trilogy. A prophecy condemns him, a goddess binds him, but wisdom can set Odysseus free . . . Young Prince Odysseus is about to have his world torn apart. He has travelled to the oracle at Pytho to be anointed as heir to his island kingdom, but instead a terrible secret is revealed, one that tears down every pillar of his life and marks him out for death. Outcast by his family and on the run, Odysseus is offered sanctuary by Athena, goddess of wisdom, and thrust headfirst into the secret war between the gods. But can his wits, and his skill as a warrior, keep him ahead of their power games—and alive? “If you like magic and mayhem wrapped around ancient historical legends, this cup of nectar has your name on it. Recommended.” —Historical Novel Society “A refreshing, modern take of Odysseus’ story. It has humor and exciting action.” —Book Rambler

Book Athena Itonia  Geography and Meaning of an Ancient Greek War Goddess

Download or read book Athena Itonia Geography and Meaning of an Ancient Greek War Goddess written by Gerald Lalonde and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-10-21 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Athena Itonia Gerald V. Lalonde offers a comparative study of the social, political and military aspects of the cult of Athena Itonia and its propagation among the four regions of ancient Greece where major evidence has come to light.

Book Athena Rising

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  • Author : W. Brad Johnson
  • Publisher : Harvard Business Press
  • Release : 2019-12-03
  • ISBN : 1633699463
  • Pages : 171 pages

Download or read book Athena Rising written by W. Brad Johnson and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to mentoring, women face more barriers than men. Here's how men can help change that. Increasingly, new employees and junior members of any profession are encouraged—sometimes stridently—to "find a mentor!" Four decades of research reveals that the effects of mentorship can be profound and enduring; strong mentoring relationships have the capacity to transform individuals and entire organizations. But the mentoring landscape is unequal. Evidence consistently shows that women face more barriers in securing mentorships than men, and when they do find a mentor, they may reap a narrow range of both professional and psychological benefits. Athena Rising is a book for men about how to eliminate this problem by mentoring women deliberately and effectively. Traditional notions of mentoring are modeled on male-to-male relationships, yet women often report a desire for mentoring that addresses their interpersonal needs. Women want mentors who not only understand this, but truly honor it. Coauthors W. Brad Johnson and David G. Smith present a straightforward, no-nonsense manual for men working in all types of institutions, organizations, and businesses to become excellent mentors to women, because as women succeed, lean in, and assume leading roles in any organization or work context, the culture will become more egalitarian, effective, and prone to retaining top talent.

Book Countess Athena   Godfather   s Twins

Download or read book Countess Athena Godfather s Twins written by Lewis Barton and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-11-08 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Countess Athena & Godfather’s Twins is the first book of a four-book series. This book series illustrates eighty years of Sicilian family life - their love and devotion, traditions, commitment and loyalty, royal families merging, wealth, survival, and crime. All these factors had an influence on the world, both in America and abroad. The author began to research and document five generations of historical events in an effort to learn what happened to Duke Vito and Duchess Marie Cornino twenty years ago, along with their eight grandchildren who were four of the five sets of twins, and the great-grandchildren of Countess Athena Marie Castellammare; and Duke Don Vito Cornino, the godfather of Palermo, Sicily. Braron Tony Zibelli, his wife Countess Florence Zibelli, along with seven other family members and their security, domestic, and medical staff, as well as their two pilots, were last seen in Zurich, Switzerland in August 2001, while doing some banking business. They mysteriously disappeared and no one has seen or heard from them since. Rumors have spread that they were in a plane crash; others say they were in a shipwreck; and still others have said they are on a private island in the South Pacific . . . another theory is they were kidnapped by the Russian Mafia.

Book Athena s Epithets

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carl A. Anderson
  • Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
  • Release : 2015-02-06
  • ISBN : 3110952262
  • Pages : 116 pages

Download or read book Athena s Epithets written by Carl A. Anderson and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2015-02-06 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volumes published in the series "Beiträge zur Altertumskunde" comprise monographs, collective volumes, editions, translations and commentaries on various topics from the fields of Greek and Latin Philology, Ancient History, Archeology, Ancient Philosophy as well as Classical Reception Studies. The series thus offers indispensable research tools for a wide range of disciplines related to Ancient Studies.

Book Cook Beautiful

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  • Author : Athena Calderone
  • Publisher : Abrams
  • Release : 2017-10-10
  • ISBN : 1683351088
  • Pages : 629 pages

Download or read book Cook Beautiful written by Athena Calderone and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The debut cookbook from the creator of EyeSwoon features 100 seasonal recipes for meals as gorgeous as they are delicious. In Cook Beautiful, Athena Calderone reveals the secrets to preparing and presenting unforgettable meals. As “The modern girl’s Martha Stewart”, Athena cooks with top chefs, hosts incredible dinners, and designs stunning tablescapes—all while balancing the visual elements of each dish with incredible flavors. In her debut cookbook, she shows us how to achieve her impeccable yet approachable cooking style (New York Times T Magazine). Included are 100 recipes with step-by-step advice on everything from prep to presentation—from artfully layering a peach and burrata salad to searing a perfect steak. Recipes include Grilled Zucchini Flatbread with Ramp-Pistachio Pesto, Stewed Pork with Squash and Walnut Gremolata, Blood Orange Bundt Cake with Orange Bitters Glaze, and more. Organized by season, each section closes with a tablescape inspired by nature, along with specific table décor and entertaining tips.

Book Stealing Athena

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  • Author : Karen Essex
  • Publisher : Anchor
  • Release : 2008-06-17
  • ISBN : 0385526709
  • Pages : 466 pages

Download or read book Stealing Athena written by Karen Essex and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2008-06-17 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stealing Athena is the story of two women, separated by centuries but united by their association with some of the world's greatest and most controversial works of art. Aspasia, a philosopher and courtesan to visionary politician Pericles during Athens's Golden Age, defies societal restrictions to become fiercely influential in Athens' power circle. Mary, the Countess of Elgin and a beautiful Scottish heiress, charms the fearsome men of the Ottoman Empire to make possible her husband's costly acquisitions, all the while brazenly defying the social conventions of her time. Both women prevail yet pay a heavy price for their rebellion. A tale of romance, intrigue, greed, and glory, Stealing Athena interweaves the lives of two of history's most beguiling heroines.

Book The Athena Doctrine

Download or read book The Athena Doctrine written by John Gerzema and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller How feminine values can solve our toughest problems and build a more prosperous future Among 64,000 people surveyed in thirteen nations, two thirds feel the world would be a better place if men thought more like women. This marks a global trend away from the winner-takes-all, masculine approach to getting things done. Drawing from interviews at innovative organizations in eighteen nations and at Fortune 500 boardrooms, the authors reveal how men and women alike are recognizing significant value in traits commonly associated with women, such as nurturing, cooperation, communication, and sharing. The Athena Doctrine shows why femininity is the operating system of 21st century prosperity. Advocates a new way to solve today's toughest problems in business, education, government, and more Based on a landmark survey and results from Young & Rubicam's respected Brand Asset Valuator's global survey, as well as on-the-ground interviews in 18 countries From acclaimed social theorist, consumer expert, and bestselling author, John Gerzema, and award-winning author, Michael D'Antonio Brought to life through real world examples and backed by rigorous data,The Athena Doctrine shows how feminine traits are ascending—and bringing success to people and organizations around the world. By nurturing, listening, collaborating and sharing, women and men are solving problems, finding profits, and redefining success in every realm.

Book In Praise of Olympus  Prayers to the Greek Gods

Download or read book In Praise of Olympus Prayers to the Greek Gods written by Hearthstone and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prayers to the Greek gods by a modern devotee.

Book Chaucer Translator

Download or read book Chaucer Translator written by Paul Beekman Taylor and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 1998 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines Chaucer's re-contextualizing of story and the ways in which he re-tailors old texts into new apparel. After a polemical introduction, five chapters reveal Chaucer confronting the implications of Nominalism and Realism to translation in his Canterbury Tales. The next four chapters consider "borrowings" from old texts which are put to modern use in Chaucer's stories. A final chapter sums up Chaucer's style of translation with a look at two translations from Petrarch. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Aristophanes  Male and Female Revolutions

Download or read book Aristophanes Male and Female Revolutions written by Kenneth M. De Luca and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Aristophanes' Male and Female Revolutions author Kenneth M. De Luca offers a detailed study of two of Aristophanes' plays and reveals how each illuminates the other and the question of the rule of law through the lens of democracy. De Luca uses classical thought to clarify contemporary and foundational issues in political theory.

Book Justice for Athena

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  • Author : J. M. Alvey
  • Publisher : Canelo
  • Release : 2020-10-15
  • ISBN : 1788639723
  • Pages : 368 pages

Download or read book Justice for Athena written by J. M. Alvey and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A playwright turned amateur sleuth who is “the perfect protagonist” solves a murder at a celebration in this historical mystery set in ancient Greece (Financial Times). It’s festival time in Athens, and Philocles is looking forward to the holiday. Visitors are coming from across the Hellenic world for eight days of sporting competitions, musical contests, and sacred rites to honor Athena, the city’s patron goddess. Thousands will flock to the Pnyx to be enthralled by the dramatic three-day performance of Homer’s Iliad, an entertainment unique to the Great Panathenaea. Taking part is the highest honor and greatest challenge for an epic poet. Then one of the poets is brutally murdered. Is this random misfortune, an old score being settled, or is someone trying to sabotage the festival? The authorities want this cleared up quickly and quietly. Philocles finds himself on the trail of a killer once more . . . Longlisted for the 2021 CWA Sapere Books Historical Dagger Praise for the writing of J. M. Alvey: “Historical writing at its best. Riveting.” —Manda Scott, author of the Boudica series “Superb . . . A fabulous read.” —The Irish Times “If you like C J Sansom's Tudor sleuth Matthew Shardlake, you'll love this.” —James Wilde, author of Hereward and Pendragon “Great sense of place, terrific characters and a cracking plot.” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat “As vivid and lively as a Greek wedding—but with rather more blood!” —Val McDermid, author of the Kate Brannigan Mysteries “It's about time someone did for ancient Athens what Lindsey Davis’ Falco novels do for Ancient Rome.” —Jack Grimwood, author of Moskva

Book Chakras for Beginners

    Book Details:
  • Author : Athena Perrakis
  • Publisher : Quarry Books
  • Release : 2024-06-18
  • ISBN : 0760390541
  • Pages : 146 pages

Download or read book Chakras for Beginners written by Athena Perrakis and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2024-06-18 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chakras for Beginners is a simple guide to healing and balancing the chakras and working with the body’s energy system.

Book The Parthenon Marbles and International Law

Download or read book The Parthenon Marbles and International Law written by Catharine Titi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-05-24 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Parthenon marbles case is the most famous international cultural heritage dispute concerning repatriation of looted antiquities, the Parthenon marbles in the British Museum’s ‘Elgin Collection’. The case has polarised observers ever since Elgin had the marbles hacked out of the ancient temple at the turn of the 19th century in Ottoman-occupied Athens. In 1816, a debt-stricken Elgin sold the marbles to the British government, which subsequently entrusted them to the British Museum, where they have remained since then. Much ink has been spilled on the Parthenon marbles. The ethical and cultural merits of their repatriation have been fiercely debated for years. But what has generally not been considered are the legal merits of their return in light of contemporary international law. This book is the first in legal scholarship to provide an international law perspective of the cause célèbre of international cultural heritage disputes and, in doing so, to clarify the new customary international law on the return of cultural property unlawfully removed from its original context. The book, which includes a foreword by Andrew Wallace-Hadrill, is a unique reference work on the legal case for the return of the Parthenon marbles and the new normative framework for the protection of cultural heritage.