Classical mythology
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Classical mythology
Longman, c1991
4th ed
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Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 671-674) and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The fourth edition of this text features a survey of classical Greek and Roman mythology for readers with little or no background in classical literature. It has been revised to introduce Greek and Roman myths of creation, Greek sagas and local legends and also discusses the use of myth in literature, art, music and film. It includes illustrations showing how artists have interpreted myths in ancient and modern times. No previous knowledge of classical mythology is assumed, making this an suitable for the interested general reader.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 The myths of creation - the gods
- myths of creation
- Zeus' rise to power - the creation of mortals
- the twelve Olympians - Zeus, Hera, and their children
- anthropomorphism and Greek humanis
- Poseidon, sea deities, group divinities, and monsters
- Athena
- Aphrodite and Eros
- Artemis
- Apollo
- Hermes
- Dionysus, Pan, Echo, and Narcissus
- Demeter and the Eleusinian mysteries
- views of the afterlife - the realm of Hades
- Orpheus and Orphism - mystery religions in Roman times. Part 2 The Greek sagas - Greek local legends
- the Theban saga
- the Mycenaean saga
- the Trojan saga
- the returns
- Perseus and the legends of Argos
- Heracles
- Theseus and the legends of Attica
- the Argonauts
- myths of local heroes and heroines. Part 3 The survival of classical mythology - the nature of Roman mythology
- the survival of classical mythology
- classical mythology in music and film.
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