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Author : Gerald A. Larue
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 0913111244
Author : Gerald A. Larue
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 0130354856
Author : Natalie Haynes
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781468300796
“A wonderfully whimsical yet instructional view of Greco-Roman history.” —Kirkus Reviews In this thoroughly engaging book, Natalie Haynes brings her scholarship and wit to the most fascinating true stories of the ancient world. The Ancient Guide to Modern Life not only reveals the origins of our culture in areas including philosophy, politics, language, and art, it also draws illuminating connections between antiquity and our present time, to demonstrate that the Greeks and Romans were not so different from ourselves: Is Bart Simpson the successor to Aristophanes? Do the Beckhams have parallel lives with The Satiricon’s Trimalchio? Along the way Haynes debunks myths (gladiators didn’t salute the emperor before their deaths, and the last words of Julius Caesar weren’t “et tu, brute?”). From Athens to Zeno's paradox, this irresistible guide shows how the history and wisdom of the ancient world can inform and enrich our lives today. “A romp through some of the best-known, and some of the more obscure, writers, thought, and stories of Greece and Rome.” —Times Literary Supplement
Author : David Whitt,John Perlich
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476614496
Ubiquitous and enduring, myths are an inherent part of culture. These 10 essays explore the role of myth in the modern world, delving not only into science fiction and fantasy, but also into sport, terrorist rhetoric and television. Contributors contemplate the changing face of the hero in Breaking Bad, Justified and the Japanese film trilogy 20th Century Boys; explore ideology in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Fire and Ice novels and the HBO series Game of Thrones, Showtime’s The L Word, and The Day the Earth Stood Still; and examine Al Qaeda’s use of myth to justify its violent actions. Other essays consider the hero ideal in sport, the wolf myth in Twilight and the comic persona of Hercules in the Travel Channel series Man v. Food. The power of myth, this volume reveals, extends beyond ancient stories of gods and heroes to express the hopes, fears and reality of everyday life.
Author : George Wilton
Publisher : Az Boek
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9786256315259
Discovery The Echoes of Antiquity: Tracing Influences of Ancient Civilizations in the Modern World
Author : Pamela Donleavy,Ann Shearer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134061365
This book is about the energy personified by the classical Greek goddess Themis, who brought her divine and natural 'right order' to gods and humans, and who still presides over law courts as the figure of Justice. In many Western countries today, the growing dis-ease in minds and bodies of individuals is often echoed in whole communities. Rather than coming together, they seem to split apart in anger and distress. But themis energy is equally powerful, and can work to bring together and to heal. From the battle of the Titans and Olympians to the oracle at Delphi and the banquet of the gods, the stories of the goddess weave through these chapters to illuminate how themis energy is at work today. The authors explore psychological healing in individuals and relate this to new research in neurocardiology on the subtle interactions of body and mind. They show how the international movement for restorative justice is drawing on the same healing tools to benefit victims and offenders alike. And they evoke the extraordinary story of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which shows the world how themis energy can help transform a ravaged society. This book deepens understanding of the psychological urge towards healing and wholeness which is as much a part of human beings as the urge to destroy. It offers exciting new insights into Jung's unique approach to the relationship between individual and collective psychology. It will appeal to psychologists who work with individuals and groups, to lawyers and others concerned with the failure of current criminal justice systems, and to people involved in religious, political and other groups that seek to build communities which can encompass and even celebrate diversity rather than rejecting it in fear.
Author : Josh Torabi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-20
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781000294620
This book is the first major study that explores the intrinsic connection between music and myth, as Nietzsche conceived of it in The Birth of Tragedy (1872), in three great works of modern literature: Romain Rolland’s Nobel Prize winning novel Jean-Christophe (1904-12), James Joyce’s modernist epic Ulysses (1922), and Thomas Mann’s late masterpiece Doctor Faustus (1947). Juxtaposing Nietzsche’s conception of the Apollonian and Dionysian with narrative depictions of music and myth, Josh Torabi challenges the common view that the latter half of The Birth of Tragedy is of secondary importance to the first. Informed by a deep knowledge of Nietzsche’s early aesthetics, the book goes on to offer a fresh and original perspective on Ulysses and Doctor Faustus, two world-famous novels that are rarely discussed together, and makes the case for the significance of Jean-Christophe, which has been unfairly neglected in the Anglophone world, despite Rolland’s status as a major figure in twentieth-century intellectual and literary history. This unique study reveals new depths to the work of our most enduring writers and thinkers.
Author : Adrienne Mayor
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691202266
Traces the story of how ancient cultures envisioned artificial life, automata, self-moving devices and human enhancements, sharing insights into how the mythologies of the past related to and shaped ancient machine innovations.
Author : Andrew Lang
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4057664118523
This book, written by Andrew Lang, on the study of modern mythology is a captivating exploration of the ways in which myths are created in the wake of significant events. He discusses the process of mythmaking, examining how the stories and symbols that emerge out of a time of upheaval or trauma can shape our understanding of the world and provide a powerful source of meaning and connection.
Author : Alexander Eliot
Publisher : Plume
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Myth
ISBN : 0452011264
Oprheus and Eurydice. David and Goliath. Beowulf. What makes certain myths timeless for us? The second volume in Eliot's landmark Mythosphere Trilogy considers myth from three points of view: the magical, the artistic, and the ethical. Primarily drawn from classic Greek, Celtic, and Far Eastern sources, these stories illuminate the roles which myths play in our cultures and in our psyche.
Author : Liisa Steinby
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-20
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783111027005
Myth in the Modern Novel: Imagining the Absolute posits a twofold thesis. First, although Modernity is regarded as an era dominated by science and rational thought, it has in fact not relinquished the hold of myth, a more "primitive" form of thought which is difficult to reconcile with modern rationality. Second, some of the most important statements as to the reconcilability of myth and Modernity are found in the work of certain prominent novelists. This book offers a close examination of the work of eleven writers from the late eighteenth century to the beginning of the twenty-first, representing German, French, American, Czech and Swedish literature. The analyses of individual novels reveal a variety of intriguing views of myth in Modernity, and offer an insight into the "modernizing" transformations myth has undergone when applied in the modern novel. The study shows the presence of the "subconscious", the mythic layer, in modern western culture and how this has been dealt with in novelistic literature.
Author : Philip Ball
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780226823843
With The Modern Myths, brilliant science communicator Philip Ball spins a new yarn. From novels and comic books to B-movies, it is an epic exploration of literature, new media and technology, the nature of storytelling, and the making and meaning of our most important tales. Myths are usually seen as stories from the depths of time—fun and fantastical, but no longer believed by anyone. Yet, as Philip Ball shows, we are still writing them—and still living them—today. From Robinson Crusoe and Frankenstein to Batman, many stories written in the past few centuries are commonly, perhaps glibly, called “modern myths.” But Ball argues that we should take that idea seriously. Our stories of Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Sherlock Holmes are doing the kind of cultural work that the ancient myths once did. Through the medium of narratives that all of us know in their basic outline and which have no clear moral or resolution, these modern myths explore some of our deepest fears, dreams, and anxieties. We keep returning to these tales, reinventing them endlessly for new uses. But what are they really about, and why do we need them? What myths are still taking shape today? And what makes a story become a modern myth? In The Modern Myths, Ball takes us on a wide-ranging tour of our collective imagination, asking what some of its most popular stories reveal about the nature of being human in the modern age.
Author : Janet Amirtharaj
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1465299734
Author : A. Berger
Publisher : Springer
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137301673
Using a cultural approach to classical myths, this book examines how they affect psychoanalytic theory, historical experience, elite culture, popular culture, and everyday life. Berger explores diverse topics such as the Oedipus Myth, James Bond, Star Wars, and fairy tales.
Author : Barrett Williams,ChatGPT
Publisher : Barrett Williams
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Discover the timeless echoes of ancient myths that reverberate through our modern world with the ground-breaking eBook "Unraveling the Tapestry of Time." This thought-provoking tome meticulously weaves together the enduring threads of myth and legend that continue to shape and influence contemporary governance, political ideologies, and societal structures. Embark on a profound exploration of the ancient narratives that define the bedrock of our political landscape in Chapter 1, where you'll delve into the transformative role of myths and their evolution from past to present. Step into the world of political heroes in Chapter 2 and unveil the power of the Hero's Journey that from myth has traversed to become the archetype of political leadership. Witness the rise of modern Titans of Industry in Chapter 3 and peer into the deification of entrepreneurs within the mythology of wealth and success. Chapter 4 challenges you to dissect political ideologies as mythic tales, from Communism and Capitalism to the myth of the Nation-State. Traverse democracy’s historical roots and its Hellenic connections in Chapter 5, and rediscover the Roman influence on modern governance in Chapter 6. Enter the shadow realms of the Chthonic Power in Chapter 7 as secret societies and surveillance become a haunting reality. Grapple with the Myth of the Just War as Chapter 8 confronts the glorification and politicized use of militaristic force. Connect with the land in Chapter 9 through the lens of agricultural myths and understand environmental policies and land rights like never before. Witness the cunning of The Trickster in political strategy in Chapter 10, revealing the impact of populism and the political outsider. Chapter 11 presents a Tower of Babel, symbolizing the intersection of cultural diversity and political tension, before Chapter 12 invites you to decode political ceremonies as the new myth-making practices. Contemplate utopian and dystopian narratives in Chapter 13, and uncover the resurgence of the Feminine in Power with Chapter 14. Chapter 15 heralds a cyclic view of history, while Chapter 16 unwraps the immortal narratives that compose national identity. Chapter 17 evokes the submerged city of Atlantis as a metaphor for environmental politics, before digital realms offer new myths of power in Chapter 18. Chapter 19 dramatizes political scandals as contemporary tragedies, and finally, Chapter 20 concludes the odyssey by examining the myths driving expansionist politics and territorial conquests. "Unraveling the Tapestry of Time" offers a staggering panorama of how ancient paradigms persist and influence the modern arena of power and ideology. This book is a must-read for those enchanted by the union of past and present, the intellectual thrill-seekers looking to uncover the hidden powers of myth within the realities of our world. Embrace this journey through time and let the pages guide you through an enriching odyssey – a testament to humanity's unbreakable bond with its most primal stories.