The Homeric Hymn to Demeter (Bryn Mawr Commentaries, Greek)

by Julia Haig Gaisser (Editor)

Book by Julia Haig Gaisser

Genres: Classics, Mythology, Poetry

52 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1983

Reviews

[sophie blyth · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting to see a rare female perspective in Ancient Greek mythology, particularly with the juxtaposition offered by Demeter and Kore's life giving divine powers in comparison with the many allusions towards the abduction and subsequent marriage to Hades representing death.

[Eavan]

i actually like ancient greek

[Ava · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read in Greek, as I will be authoring an original translation+introduction of the hymn for a class this semester. Such a delightful story. Very funny (e.g., Hermes’ “what are cows? I was born yesterday”) and a great story of brotherly reconciliation.

[Genesis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hermes is a goddamn liar. And Apollo is fair and just, so he's better.