[PDF] Classical Mythology The Basics eBook

Author : Richard Martin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 34,94 MB
Release : 2016-04-28
Category : 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 : RICHARD. MARTIN
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,29 MB
Release : 2022-10
Category : Myth
ISBN : 9781032117287

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This new edition introduces the core elements of ancient Greek and Roman narratives about immortal gods and heroic humans and their influence throughout history. This book offers a clear, concise, and accessible introduction to classical mythology for students, scholars, and the general reader.

Author : Helen Morales
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 21,80 MB
Release : 2007-08-23
Category : Art
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.

Author : William F. Hansen
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 44,69 MB
Release : 2004-06-10
Category : History
ISBN :

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An introduction to the mythological world of the Greeks and the Romans, combined with a chronology of myths and a dictionary of key characters, objects, and events. Handbook of Classical Mythology offers newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths. Written by a foremost mythologist, the book begins by exploring the sources and landscapes from which the myths emerged. It then provides a richly detailed timeline of mythic episodes from the creation of the cosmos to the end of the Heroic Age—plus an illustrated mythological dictionary listing every significant character, place, event, and object. Whether exploring the world that gave rise to ancient mythology or researching a specific piece of the whole, the handbook is the best introduction available to the extraordinary cast of these tales (gods, nymphs, satyrs, monsters, heroes) and the natural and supernatural stages upon which their fates are played out.

Author : Nancy Conner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 34,17 MB
Release : 2010-02-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1440502404

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Romance, betrayal, passion, tragedy, violence, and scandal! Now you have an easy-to-follow guide to the drama and intrigue of classical myths.

Author : Malcolm Day
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 28,49 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Goddesses, Greek
ISBN : 9780733319204

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Mind-expanding and entertaining, this intriguing book charts 100 of the most important characters from Greco-Roman mythology, from the primordial deities to the great gods of Olympus and the shadowy inhabitants of Hades. Addressing universal themes such as love, jealousy, anger, ambition, deceit, and beauty, their stories are as relevant today as they were in ancient times.

Author : Marianthe Colakis
Publisher : Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 46,99 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0865165734

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Designed as an introduction to classical mythology for middle and high-school students, presents retellings of favorite myths, sidebar summaries, and review exercises with the answers at the back of the book.

Author : Vanda Zajko
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 47,59 MB
Release : 2017-04-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1444339605

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A Handbook to the Reception of Classical Mythology presents a collection of essays that explore a wide variety of aspects of Greek and Roman myths and their critical reception from antiquity to the present day. Reveals the importance of mythography to the survival, dissemination, and popularization of classical myth from the ancient world to the present day Features chronologically organized essays that address different sets of myths that were important in each historical era, along with their thematic relevance Features chronologically organized essays that address different sets of myths that were important in each historical era, along with their thematic relevance Offers a series of carefully selected in-depth readings, including both popular and less well-known examples

Author : Kevin Osborn
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 30,87 MB
Release : 1998-07-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1101191465

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You're no idiot, of course. You can find Greece on a map, know that Kevin Sorbo stars as Hercules on TV, and have heard of Freud's Oedipus theory. But when it comes to classical mythology, you feel like you've been foiled by the gods. Don't curse Zeus yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Classical Mythology has all you need for a working knowledge of the timeless world of Greek and Roman myths.