Mythology in our midst : a guide to cultural references
著者
書誌事項
Mythology in our midst : a guide to cultural references
Greenwood, 2004
- alk. paper
大学図書館所蔵 全3件
注記
Includes bibliographical references and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Though nearly everyone is familiar with such great mythological figures as Hercules, Icarus, and Medusa, one may wonder what relevance these ancient characters, and their stories, hold for modern readers. This unique reference book brings mythology to life for students by exploring the connections between ancient myths and contemporary culture. An introductory essay sets the tone with its overview of the myriad areas of human endeavors-including the arts, science, psychology, language and literature, consumer products, and other aspects of popular culture-that mythology has influenced. The user-friendly volume is comprised of 50 narrative essays that trace the cultural connections and offer a lively retelling of each myth. For example, readers will discover the derivation of Freudian psychoanalysis from the myth of Oedipus, and fans of popular film and fiction may be surprised to learn the mythological inspirations for works like Beauty and the Beast, The Matrix, or Michael Crichton's Eaters of the Dead.
This engrossing book is enhanced with 25 original illustrations. Five fact-filled appendices offer glossaries and interesting mythological etymologies of commonplace words in nature, science, and everyday consumer products like Nike shoes and Olympus cameras. Whether for research or pure enjoyment, this accessible and informative book reveals the many unrecognized references to mythology that impact our lives.
目次
List of Illustrations Introduction Adam and Eve Aphrodite Artemis and Actaeon Balder's Death Bellerophon Beowulf The Birth of Hercules The Creation of the World Cronus and His Offspring Cuchulain Cupid and Psyche Deucalion Dionysus Echo and Narcissus Excalibur Furies Galahad and the Holy Grail Giants Trick Thor Gilgamesh and Enkidu The Greek Division of the World Hercules Icarus and Daedalus Jason and the Argonauts Lancelot Leprechauns Loki's Children Loki's Gift to Odin Man the Animal Medusa Merlin Midas Minotaur Muses Odysseus Oedipus Orpheus Pan Pandora Persephone and Hades Prometheus Pygmalion Pyramus and Thisbe Ragnarok Romulus and Remus Sibling Rivalry Sisyphus Tantalus Trickster Trojan War World Tree Appendix A: Mythology in Nature Appendix B: Mythology in Brand Names Appendix C: Mythology in the Solar System Appendix D: Mythology in the Calendar Appendix E: Mythology in Common Words Bibliography Index
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