| Author |
Berg, Fridtjuv, 1851-1916 |
| Translator |
Kajander, Kalle, 1862-1928 |
| Title |
Troian sota: Muinaiskreikkalaisia jumaluus- ja sankaritarinoita
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Alkulause -- Troia ja Priamos -- Eriksen omena -- Helenan ryöstö -- Sotavarustuksia -- Ensimmäinen retki Troiaan -- Toinen retki Troiaan -- Sota puhkeaa -- Ensimmäiset sotavuodet -- Akhilleus ja Agamemnon -- Odysseus ja Tersites -- Menelaos ja Paris -- Diomedeen urotyöt -- Hektor Troiassa -- Hektor ja Aias -- Aselepo -- Hektor vallihaudalla -- Öinen neuvottelu -- Öinen vakoiluretki -- Hektor tunkeutuu leiriin -- Hektor rynnistää laivoille saakka -- Patrokloksen urotyöt ja kaatuminen -- Taistelu Patrokloksen ruumiista -- Valmistuksia kostoon -- Raivoava Akhilleus -- Hektor kaatuu -- Patrokloksen ruumissaatto -- Hektorin hautajaiset -- Akhilleuksen viimeiset kohtalot -- Pariksen loppu -- Troian häviö.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Troian sota: Muinaiskreikkalaisia jumaluus- ja sankaritarinoita" by Fridtjuv Berg is a collection of retellings of ancient Greek mythological stories, likely written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the overarching themes of the Trojan War, focusing on gods, heroes, and their significant interactions throughout this legendary conflict. Readers can expect to encounter well-known characters such as Priamos, Hektor, and Akhilleus, deeply woven into the intricate tapestry of Greek mythology. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces the historical context surrounding the Trojan War, emphasizing the significance of Homeric poetry in preserving these tales. It begins with the story of Dardanos, the progenitor of priamos, and explores the establishment of the city of Troia. As the story unfolds, it reveals the prophecy concerning the birth of Paris, a character central to the war’s narrative, and hints at his eventual role in Helen's abduction, which ultimately leads to the conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans. This opening section sets the tone for an exploration of the divine and heroic influences that shape the fate of Troy and its legendary figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Epic poetry, Greek -- Adaptations
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| Subject |
Tales -- Greece
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| Subject |
Achilles (Mythological character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Trojan War -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59762 |
| Release Date |
Jun 16, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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