Christopher P. Jones is George Martin Lane Professor of the Classics and of History, Emeritus, at Harvard University.

This is an outstandingly interesting and important work about ancient Greek 'heroes,' undoubtedly a fresh and original contribution to the literature. It is beautifully written--a real pleasure to read. I devoured it at one sitting.

• * Acknowledgments * List of Illustrations * Introduction * Poetic Heroes * Local Heroes * Warriors and Patriots * Athletes, Poets, Philosophers * Private Heroes * Greek Heroes in a Roman World * Antinoos * Heroes and Saints * Appendix: Living Heroes? * Notes * Index

Christopher P. Jones is George Martin Lane Professor of the Classics and of History, Emeritus, at Harvard University.

This is an outstandingly interesting and important work about ancient Greek 'heroes,' undoubtedly a fresh and original contribution to the literature. It is beautifully written--a real pleasure to read. I devoured it at one sitting.

• * Acknowledgments * List of Illustrations * Introduction * Poetic Heroes * Local Heroes * Warriors and Patriots * Athletes, Poets, Philosophers * Private Heroes * Greek Heroes in a Roman World * Antinoos * Heroes and Saints * Appendix: Living Heroes? * Notes * Index

Christopher P. Jones is George Martin Lane Professor of the Classics and of History, Emeritus, at Harvard University.

This is an outstandingly interesting and important work about ancient Greek 'heroes,' undoubtedly a fresh and original contribution to the literature. It is beautifully written--a real pleasure to read. I devoured it at one sitting.

• * Acknowledgments * List of Illustrations * Introduction * Poetic Heroes * Local Heroes * Warriors and Patriots * Athletes, Poets, Philosophers * Private Heroes * Greek Heroes in a Roman World * Antinoos * Heroes and Saints * Appendix: Living Heroes? * Notes * Index