Dragons, Serpents, and Slayers in the Classical and Early Christian Worlds: A Sourcebook

by Daniel Ogden

Book Overview

Stories about dragons, serpents, and their slayers make up a rich and varied tradition within ancient mythology and folklore. In this sourcebook, Daniel Ogden presents a comprehensive and easily accessible collection of dragon myths from Greek, Roman, and early Christian sources. Some of the dragons featured are well known: the Hydra, slain by Heracles; the Dragon of Colchis, the guardian of the golden fleece overcome by Jason and Medea; and the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199925119
• ISBN13: 9780199925117
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.8" x 9.7"