Classical Mythology: a Very Short Introduction
Oxford University Press · Print & ebook · September 15, 2007
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- Who it’s for
- A compact guide that rewards quick visits and classroom-minded browsing.
- Genres
- Folklore & Mythology, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome
- Published
- Oxford University Press, September 15, 2007
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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?
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This imaginative and stimulating iVery Short Introduction/i 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.
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A compact guide that rewards quick visits and classroom-minded browsing.
Come here for
- Classical-myth entry point
- Short, layered dips
Expect
- Mythology as cultural literacy
- Very Short Introduction framing
Where it sits
| Folklore & Mythology | 68% |
|---|---|
| Ancient Greece | 40% |
| Ancient Rome | 36% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Folklore & Mythology
- Authors
- Helen Morales
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Published
- September 15, 2007
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Folklore & Mythology