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"the system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks"
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What impact did roman mythology have on later civilization?
Greek and Roman mythology influenced renaissance, baroque and neoclassical sculpture and renaissance and baroque painting, which sometimes used classical mythology themes as their subjects. European literature also sometimes took up themes from classical mythology.
How is fate in Norse mythology different from fate in greek and roman mythology?
In Norse mythology there are norns who decide on the fate of the world and no one can change that but in classical mythology there are fates - Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.They span the thread of human destiny and cut it off with shears when ever they wanted to.
Where did the word vulcan come from?
The Vulcan of Classical mythology is Latin Vulcanus, perhaps related to Cretan Welkhanoc, from Hittite Valhannasses.The Vulcan of Star Trek comes from the imagination of Gene Roddenberry.
When talking about a classical civilization such as classical Rome is classical capitalized?
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Nicolas Poussin based his art on which style?
Classical
What has the author E M Berens written?
E. M. Berens has written: 'A hand-book of mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Mythology, Classical 'A hand-book of mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Mythology, Classical 'A handbook of mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology 'A hand-book of mythology' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Classical Mythology
What has the author Robert E Bell written?
Robert E. Bell has written: 'Dictionary of classical mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Mythology, Classical 'Women of classical mythology'
What has the author Andrew Tooke written?
Andrew Tooke has written: 'The Pantheon' -- subject(s): Mythology, Classical, Classical antiquities, Classical Mythology 'The Pantheon, representing the fabulous histories of the heathen gods and most illustrious heroes' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Mythology, Classical
What has the author Edward Tripp written?
Edward Tripp has written: 'The new tuba' 'Handbook of Classical Mythology, The Meridian' 'Crowell's handbook of classical mythology' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, Mythology 'Classical Mythology'
What has the author Natale Conti written?
Natale Conti has written: 'Natalis Comitis Mythologiae, siue, Explicationis fabularum, libri decem ..' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Classical literature, History and criticism, Mythology, Classical 'Natalis Comitis Mythologiae' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Classical literature, History and criticism 'Natalis Comitis Mythologiae, siue, Explicationum fabularum, libri decem' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Mythology, Classical 'Mythologiae' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Mythology, Classical 'Mythologiae, sive explicationis fabularum, libri decem ... nuper ab ipso autore recogniti et Locupletati' 'Natalis Comitis Mythologiae, sive Explicationis fabvlarvm, libri decem' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Mythology, Classical
What has the author Luke Roman written?
Luke Roman has written: 'Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman mythology' -- subject- s -: Classical Mythology, Encyclopedias, Mythology, Classical
What has the author John Peradotto written?
John Peradotto has written: 'Classical mythology' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Classical Mythology
What has the author Petrus Berchorius written?
Petrus Berchorius has written: 'Reductorium morale' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Mythology, Classical
What has the author M A Dwight written?
M. A. Dwight has written: 'Grecian and Roman mythology for schools' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology 'Grecian and Roman mythology' -- subject(s): Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology 'Grecian and Roman mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology
How many Muses were there in classical mythology?
There are nine Muses in classical mythology. Click on the link below to see their names and their domain.
Who was an artist who used classical mythology in his painting?
During the Renaissance Botticelli combined medieval allergory with classical mythology. The famous artist Raphael, from the same time period, also made use of the classical mythology combined with Christian traditions in his work.
What has the author Gerard M Sweeney written?
Gerard M. Sweeney has written: 'Melville's use of classical mythology' -- subject(s): Classicism, History, Knowledge, Mythology, Mythology, Classical, in literature
