Publisher's Synopsis
The Homeric Hymns is a collection of ancient Greek hymns attributed to the poet Homer. The hymns were composed in the 7th and 6th centuries BCE and were originally used in religious ceremonies to honor the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece. The collection includes hymns to Apollo, Demeter, Hermes, Aphrodite, and other deities. The hymns are written in a poetic style and offer insight into the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Greece. The 1891 edition of The Homeric Hymns includes translations by Andrew Lang and an introduction by William Ewart Gladstone, a British politician and classical scholar. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek religion and literature.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.
