Classical Mythology The Basics

Author : Richard Martin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317539162

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Classical Mythology: The Basics by Richard Martin Pdf

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 : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10
Category : Myth
ISBN : 1032117281

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Classical Mythology by RICHARD. MARTIN Pdf

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 : OUP Oxford
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-08-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780191579332

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Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction by Helen Morales Pdf

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.

Author : Vanda Zajko,Helena Hoyle
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781444339604

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A Handbook to the Reception of Classical Mythology by Vanda Zajko,Helena Hoyle Pdf

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 : Richard Martin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0195188500

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Classical Mythology by Richard Martin Pdf

Author : Nancy Conner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781440502408

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The Everything Classical Mythology Book by Nancy Conner Pdf

Presents an introduction to ancienct Greek and Roman myths, gods, goddesses, monsters, and magical beasts.

Author : Marianthe Colakis,Mary Joan Masello
Publisher : Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781610411400

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Classical Mythology & More by Marianthe Colakis,Mary Joan Masello Pdf

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 : Mark P. O. Morford,Robert J. Lenardon
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0195143388

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Classical Mythology by Mark P. O. Morford,Robert J. Lenardon Pdf

Classical Mythology, Sixth Edition, continues to build on its best-selling tradition of focusing on the literary tradition of Greek and Roman mythology through extensive translations of original mythological sources. Its coverage of comparative and interpretative approaches as well as evidencefrom art and archeology is expanded in this edition. Morford and Lenardon's insightful and accessible discussion of classical myths in their historical and cultural settings, as well as their survival in literature, art, music, and film, remains unparalleled: This comprehensive introduction toclassical mythology features new translations, expanded critical coverage, an expanded art program, and a new web site.

Author : Annette Giesecke
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780762497133

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Classical Mythology A to Z by Annette Giesecke Pdf

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 : Nathaniel Hawthorne,F. Storr,V.C. Turnbull,H.P. Maskell,Guy E. Lloyd,M. M. Bird,Hope Moncrieff,Thomas Bulfinch
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781788887106

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Classical Mythology by Nathaniel Hawthorne,F. Storr,V.C. Turnbull,H.P. Maskell,Guy E. Lloyd,M. M. Bird,Hope Moncrieff,Thomas Bulfinch Pdf

Travel back to a time when divine beings mixed with mortals, when heroes battled sorcerers, and nature was a mysterious realm ruled by beautiful and dangerous deities. From the legends of Hercules and the Titans, to tales of the underworld and the destruction of Troy, these enduring myths have formed a major part of Western culture for millennia and continue to capture our imaginations today. Beautifully illustrated with dramatic scenes from master artists of the 16th through to the 19th century, this elegant collection contains more than 40 fascinating tales retold by a variety of expert storytellers.

Author : Morford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1985-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0471369101

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Classical Mythology by Morford Pdf

Author : Malcolm Day
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Goddesses, Greek
ISBN : 0733319203

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100 Characters from Classical Mythology by Malcolm Day Pdf

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 : William F. Hansen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004-06-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9798216185499

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Handbook of Classical Mythology by William F. Hansen Pdf

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 : Geoffrey Miles
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781134754632

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Classical Mythology in English Literature by Geoffrey Miles Pdf

Classical Mythology in English Literature brings together a range of English versions of three classical myths. It allows students to explore the ways in which they have been reinterpreted and reinvented by writers throughout history. Beginning with a concise introduction to the principle Greco-Roman gods and heroes, the anthology then focuses on three stories: * Orpheus, the great musician and his quest to free his wife Eurydice from death * Venus and Adonis, the love goddess and the beautiful youth she loved * Pygmalion, the master sculptor who fell in love with his creation. Each section begins with the classical sources and ends with contemporary versions, showing how each myth has been used/abused or appropriated since its origins

Author : William F. Hansen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780195300352

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Classical Mythology by William F. Hansen Pdf

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.