Project Gutenberg 2003-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 277 Pater, Walter 1839 1894 Pater, Walter Horatio Pater, Walter H. (Walter Horatio) Greek Studies: a Series of Essays Unaccented version in 7gsas10.txt and 7gsas10.zip, accented versions in 8gsas10.txt and 8gsas10.zip A study of Dionysus; the spiritual form of fire and dew — The bacchanals of Euripides — The myth of Demeter and Persephone — Hippolytus veiled: a study from Euripides — The beginnings of Greek sculpture — The marbles of Aegina — The age of athletic prizemen: a chapter in Greek art Produced by Alfred J. Drake, Ph.D. "Greek Studies: A Series of Essays" by Walter Horatio Pater is a collection of critical essays written in the late 19th century that examines various aspects of ancient Greek culture, including mythology, poetry, sculpture, and architecture. The essays aim to illuminate the intricate relationships among these cultural elements, showcasing how they define the essence of Greek identity and thought. The opening of the book sets the tone for a deep exploration of Greek mythology, starting with "A Study of Dionysus: The Spiritual Form of Fire and Dew." Pater discusses the complexities of the Greek religious landscape, emphasizing how different regions and cultures within Greece worshipped distinct gods. The discussion focuses primarily on Dionysus, illustrating the god's connections to nature, the vine, and human experience. Pater reflects on how the myth of Dionysus resonates with themes of natural fertility, community, and artistic expression, tying the god's essence to the cycles of life and the creative spirit within ancient Greek culture. This thorough and nuanced exploration promises readers a rich understanding of the relationships among mythology, art, and the unique character of ancient Greek civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 39.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Mythology, Greek Art, Greek Greek drama -- History and criticism DF Text Greece Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Architecture Category: Art 473699 2025-08-02T09:56:50.600361 text/html 473520 2025-01-08T22:46:52.767477 text/html 256316 2025-08-02T09:56:57.929340 application/epub+zip 262923 2025-08-02T09:56:53.670346 application/epub+zip 243962 2025-08-02T09:56:52.488367 application/epub+zip 441782 2025-08-02T09:57:01.402384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 424534 2025-08-02T09:56:57.240347 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 378682 2022-09-02T12:49:18.984320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 457528 2025-08-02T09:56:50.222873 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 452700 2020-12-27T16:53:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18962 2025-08-02T09:57:01.532302 application/rdf+xml 12789 2025-08-02T09:56:53.036350 image/jpeg 3180 2025-08-02T09:56:52.781365 image/jpeg 174518 2020-12-27T16:53:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 253005 2025-08-02T09:56:50.642393 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia