Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Helen Morales
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0192804766
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 167

Book Description
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.

Classical Mythology

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781398831773
Category : Mythology, Classical
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A stunning collection of myths and legends from Ancient Greece and Rome, retold by a variety of expert storytellers.

Myth

Author: Robert Alan Segal
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198724705
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
This Very Short Introduction explores different approaches to myth from several disciplines, including science, religion, philosophy, literature, and psychology. In this new edition, Robert Segal considers both the future study of myth as well as the impact of areas such as cognitive science and the latest approaches to narrative theory.

Classics: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Mary Beard
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780192853851
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 159

Book Description
Explores the relationship between the contemporary world and the ancient one.

Classical Literature

Author: William Allan
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199665451
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
William Allan's Very Short Introduction provides a concise and lively guide to the major authors, genres, and periods of classical literature. Drawing upon a wealth of material, he reveals just what makes the 'classics' such masterpieces and why they continue to influence and fascinate today.

Anthology of Classical Myth

Author: Stephen M. Trzaskoma
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 1624664997
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 608

Book Description
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.

Classical Mythology

Author: William F. Hansen
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195300351
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 410

Book Description
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.

Egyptian Myth: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Geraldine Pinch
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0192803468
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
This text explains the cultural and historical background to the fascinating and complex world of Egyptian myth, with each chapter dealing with a particular theme.

The Library of Greek Mythology

Author: Apollodorus
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192839244
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description
A new translation of an important text for Greek mythology used as a source book by classicists from antiquity to Robert Graves, The Library of Greek Mythology is a complete summary of early Greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures associated with the main heroes and heroines, from Jason and Perseus to Heracles and Helen of Troy. Using the ancient system of detailed histories of the great families, it contains invaluable genealogical diagrams for maximum clarity.

Classical Mythology: The Basics

Author: Richard Martin
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317539168
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 185

Book Description
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.