Cerberus, the dog of Hades: The history of an idea by Maurice Bloomfield
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"Cerberus, the Dog of Hades: The History of an Idea" by Maurice Bloomfield is a scholarly exploration of the mythological figure Cerberus, written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the ancient Greek and Roman depictions of Cerberus, the multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld, examining both literary sources and artistic representations. Bloomfield draws correlations to similar mythological concepts in other cultures, particularly Hinduism, suggesting that the
roots of the Cerberus myth may be traced back to various interpretations of dualistic spiritual concepts. In this comprehensive study, Bloomfield provides an in-depth analysis of Cerberus' representation in classical literature, including works by Homer, Hesiod, and Virgil, as well as notable artistic portrayals. The author discusses the evolution of Cerberus from a singular figure into one with multiple heads, reflecting changing perceptions of death and the afterlife. Bloomfield also links the myth of Cerberus to the two dogs of Yama in Vedic texts, arguing that the duality of the sun and moon may underpin the original conception of Cerberus. Ultimately, the book presents a rich tapestry of mythological discourse, inviting readers to consider the broader implications of Cerberus as a guardian of the threshold between life and death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bloomfield, Maurice, 1855-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cerberus, the dog of Hades: The history of an idea |
| Credits |
Produced by Joseph R. Hauser, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Cerberus (Greek mythology) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19119 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 473 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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