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Author | : Helen Morales |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2007-08-23 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0191579335 |
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From Zeus and Europa, to Diana, Pan, and Prometheus, the myths of ancient Greece and Rome seem to exert a timeless power over us. But what do those myths represent, and why are they so enduringly fascinating? Why do they seem to be such a potent way of talking about our selves, our origins, and our desires? This imaginative and stimulating Very Short Introduction goes beyond a simple retelling of the stories to explore the rich history and diverse interpretations of classical myths. It is a wide-ranging account, examining how classical myths are used and understood in both high art and popular culture, taking the reader from the temples of Crete to skyscrapers in New York, and finding classical myths in a variety of unexpected places: from arabic poetry and Hollywood films, to psychoanalysis, the bible, and New Age spiritualism. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author | : Helen Morales |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 167 |
Release | : 2007-08-23 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0192804766 |
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From Zeus to Europa, to Pan and Prometheus, the myths of ancient Greece and Rome continue to pervade the numerous facets of our existence. The author explores the rich history and varying interpretations of classical myth in both high art and popular culture as well as its ongoing influence in modern society.
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023 |
Genre | : Mythology, Classical |
ISBN | : 9781398831773 |
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A stunning collection of myths and legends from Ancient Greece and Rome, retold by a variety of expert storytellers.
Author | : Barry B. Powell |
Publisher | : Pearson |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
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For an undergraduate level course in Classical Mythology. Helping students gain a more meaningful understanding of the origin of the concept "myth" in the ancient world, this practical guide provides information on the social and historical background of classical myth, as well as commentary on the primary literary texts most often read in courses on Greek myth--including Homer, Hesiod, the tragedians, the historians, Ovid, and Vergil. Written by an internationally acclaimed scholar, the book is an ideal supplement in courses using primary sources. (Penguin paperbacks of these texts are available shrink-wrapped with this book.)
Author | : Richard Martin |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 2016-04-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1317539168 |
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This is an engaging introduction which explores the latest thinking about Classical mythology, the history of interpreting myths and the role of myths in cultural tradition, from painting to opera, philosophy, politics, drama, and religion in the modern day. It answers such questions as what are ancient myths and who invented them where do gods come from what makes a hero how is Classical myth used in the modern world and what approaches are there to the study of myth? Featuring further reading and case studies from antiquity to the modern day, this is an essential introduction to the myths which have been a fundamental part of Western culture throughout history.
Author | : William F. Hansen |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 410 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0195300351 |
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Classical Mythology offers newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths, beginning by exploring the landscapes where the myths are set. It then provides a richly detailed timeline of mythic episodes from the origin of the cosmos to the end of the Heroic Age--plus an illustrated mythological dictionary listing significant characters, places, events, objects, and concepts.
Author | : Stephen P. Kershaw |
Publisher | : Robinson |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2013-02-07 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1472107543 |
Download A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the book explains key issues arising from the narratives, and discusses the myths and their wider relevance. This long-overdue book crystallises three key areas of interest: the nature of the tales; the stories themselves; and how they have and might be interpreted. For the first time, it brings together aspects of Greek mythology only usually available in disparate forms - namely children's books and academic works. There will be much here that is interesting, surprising, and strange as well as familiar. Experts and non-experts, adults, students and schoolchildren alike will gain entertainment and insight from this fascinating and important volume.
Author | : Stephen M. Trzaskoma |
Publisher | : Hackett Publishing |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 2016-09-06 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 1624664997 |
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This new edition of Anthology of Classical Myth offers selections from key Near Eastern texts—the Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh, Epic of Creation (Enuma Elish), and Atrahasis; the Hittite Song of Emergence; and the flood story from the book of Genesis—thereby enabling students to explore the many similarities between ancient Greek and Mesopotamian mythology and enhancing its reputation as the best and most complete collection of its kind.
Author | : M. Cyrino |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2015-04-08 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 1137486031 |
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An examination of how screen texts embrace, refute, and reinvent the cultural heritage of antiquity, this volume looks at specific story-patterns and archetypes from Greco-Roman culture. The contributors offer a variety of perspectives, highlighting key cultural relay points at which a myth is received and reformulated for a particular audience.
Author | : Robert Alan Segal |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Myth |
ISBN | : 0198724705 |
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Where do myths come from? What is their function and what do they mean? In this Very Short Introduction Robert Segal introduces the array of approaches used to understand the study of myth. These approaches hail from disciplines as varied as anthropology, sociology, psychology, literary criticism, philosophy, science, and religious studies. Including ideas from theorists as varied as Sigmund Freud, Claude Levi-Strauss, Albert Camus, and Roland Barthes, Segal uses the famous ancient myth of Adonis to analyse their individual approaches and theories. In this new edition, he not only considers the future study of myth, but also considers the interactions of myth theory with cognitive science, the implications of the myth of Gaia, and the differences between story-telling and myth. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.