The Exemplary Hercules from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment and Beyond
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| Author | : |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 415 |
| Release | : 2021-01-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004435414 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004435417 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
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Book excerpt: The Exemplary Hercules explores the reception of the ancient Greek hero Herakles – the Roman Hercules – in European culture from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment and beyond, raising questions about his role as model of the princely ruler.
