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Author : Mark P. O. Morford
Release : 1985
Genre : Religion
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Classical Mythology by : Mark P. O. Morford
Download or read book Classical Mythology written by Mark P. O. Morford. This book was released on 1985. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An excellent primer on classical mythology for readers who have little or no background of classical knowledge.
Author : Nancy Conner
Release : 2010-02-10
Genre : Reference
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 404/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Everything Classical Mythology Book by : Nancy Conner
Download or read book The Everything Classical Mythology Book written by Nancy Conner. This book was released on 2010-02-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an introduction to ancienct Greek and Roman myths, gods, goddesses, monsters, and magical beasts.
Author : Richard Martin
Release : 2016-04-28
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 168/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Classical Mythology: The Basics by : Richard Martin
Download or read book Classical Mythology: The Basics written by Richard Martin. This book was released on 2016-04-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Annette Giesecke
Release : 2020-10-06
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 130/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Classical Mythology A to Z by : Annette Giesecke
Download or read book Classical Mythology A to Z written by Annette Giesecke. This book was released on 2020-10-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales. From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult. In addition to being an important standalone work, Classical Mythology A-to-Z is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustrations throughout by artist Jim Tierney.
Author : Helen Morales
Release : 2007-08-23
Genre : Social Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 335/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction by : Helen Morales
Download or read book Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction written by Helen Morales. This book was released on 2007-08-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
