Classical Mythology A Very Short Introduction


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Classical Mythology A Very Short Introduction


Classical Mythology A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Helen Morales
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2007-08-23

Classical Mythology A Very Short Introduction written by Helen Morales and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-23 with History categories.


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.



Myth


Myth
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Author : Robert Alan Segal
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2015

Myth written by Robert Alan Segal and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Myth categories.


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.



A Short Introduction To Classical Myth


A Short Introduction To Classical Myth
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Author : Barry B. Powell
language : en
Publisher: Pearson
Release Date : 2001

A Short Introduction To Classical Myth written by Barry B. Powell and has been published by Pearson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.


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.)



Classical Mythology


Classical Mythology
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Author : William F. Hansen
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2005

Classical Mythology written by William F. Hansen and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.


"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."--Provided by publisher.



Classical Literature A Very Short Introduction


Classical Literature A Very Short Introduction
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Author : William Allan
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2014-03-27

Classical Literature A Very Short Introduction written by William Allan and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-27 with Fiction categories.


From popular histories through to reworkings of classical subject matter by contemporary poets, dramatists, and novelists, the classical world and the masterpieces of its literature continue to fascinate readers and audiences in a huge variety of media. In this Very Short Introduction, William Allan explores what the 'classics' are and why they continue to shape our Western concepts of literature. Presenting a range of material from both Greek and Latin literature, he illustrates the variety and sophistication of these works, and considers examples from all the major genres. Ideal for the general reader interested in works of classic literature, as well as students at A-Level and University, this is a lively and lucid guide to the major authors and literary forms of the ancient period. 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.



Classics A Very Short Introduction


Classics A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Mary Beard
language : en
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Release Date : 2000-02-24

Classics A Very Short Introduction written by Mary Beard and has been published by Oxford Paperbacks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-02-24 with Literary Criticism categories.


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



The Library Of Greek Mythology


The Library Of Greek Mythology
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Author : Apollodorus
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1998

The Library Of Greek Mythology written by Apollodorus and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Fiction categories.


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


Classical Mythology
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997

Classical Mythology written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Mythology, Classical categories.


Retold stories from Greek mythology.



The Oxford Dictionary Of Classical Myth And Religion


The Oxford Dictionary Of Classical Myth And Religion
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Author : S. R. F. Price
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2004

The Oxford Dictionary Of Classical Myth And Religion written by S. R. F. Price and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Literary Criticism categories.


The Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion offers a fully rounded and highly authoritative point of access to all aspects of ancient religious life and thought. Dr Simon Price and Dr Emily Kearns, area advisers for the third edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, have come together to select, revise, edit, and in some cases wholly recast, a large number of key entries from OCD to create this handy, accessible reference work on mythology and religion in the Graeco-Roman world. Bringing to the attention of a wider audience the authority and scholarly rigour of OCD, the Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion provides students, teachers, and general readers with an affordable comprehensive, and wide-ranging A-Z reference source. The Dictionary is unique in that in addition to Greek myths and Roman festivals it covers Greek and Roman religious places, monuments, religious personnel, divination, astrology, and magic, and also contains many entries on Judaism and Christianity in Greek and Roman times.



Egyptian Myth A Very Short Introduction


Egyptian Myth A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Geraldine Pinch
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2004-04-22

Egyptian Myth A Very Short Introduction written by Geraldine Pinch and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-04-22 with History categories.


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.