Description

Lucian's Dialogues is a collection of satirical and humorous conversations between various deities and mythical figures. This particular edition includes three sections: The Dialogues of the Gods, which features discussions between Greek gods such as Zeus, Hermes, and Aphrodite; The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods, which includes conversations between sea deities like Poseidon and Amphitrite; and The Dialogues of the Dead, which imagines conversations between famous historical figures who have passed away.In addition to these dialogues, the book also includes the story of Zeus the Tragedian, in which the king of the gods attempts to write a play, and The Ferry Boat, which follows the misadventures of a group of travelers on a boat ride across the River Styx.Lucian's writing is known for its wit and irreverence, and this collection is no exception. The dialogues are full of clever wordplay, playful jabs at the gods, and humorous observations about human nature. Overall, Lucian's Dialogues is a delightful and entertaining read for anyone interested in Greek mythology or classic 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.