Mythology and Monuments of Ancient Athens being a Translation of a Portion of the Attica of Pausanias

The book ""Mythology and Monuments of Ancient Athens"" by Jane E. Harrison is a translation of a section of the Attica of Pausanias, a Greek travel writer who lived in the 2nd century AD. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the mythology and monuments of ancient Athens, including descriptions of famous landmarks such as the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. The author also delves into the various myths and legends associated with these ancient sites, providing a fascinating insight into the religious and cultural beliefs of the ancient Greeks. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and mythology, and is sure to captivate readers with its rich detail and vivid descriptions of one of the world's most iconic cities.1890. Illustrated. Harrison was a groundbreaking English classical scholar and feminist. Harrison and Verrall traveled in Greece for three months in preparation for their book on Pausanias, Mythology and Monuments of Ancient Athens. It was in this book that Harrison first noted that myth is ritual practice misunderstood and thus the work lays claim to being the beginning of ritualism. Though largely forgotten today, Mythology and Monuments is one of the most famous books on Pausanias written in the nineteenth century. It was considered a strange book since only excerpts of Pausanias were included and Harrison had emphasized topography in relation to myth. Verrall's translation was adequate but Greek accents were carelessly disregarded. Still, it was generally acknowledged as the best guide to Athens and a major archaeological publication. The book heralded a whole series of new approaches to the mytholography of Athens.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.