Overview

Comprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed and class-tested text presents Greek and Roman myths in a lively and easy-to-read manner. It features fresh translations, numerous illustrations (ancient and modern) of classical myths and legends, and commentary that emphasizes the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths were told. This book covers myths of creation, myths of fertility, myths of the Olympians, Heracles, Oedipus, Trojan War, Roman Myth, Odysseus, and more. It also introduces students to classic literary works by Homer, Hesiod, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Ovid. For anyone interested in learning more about the creation and modern interpretation of classical myths.

ISBN-13

9780131434707

ISBN-10

0131434705

Weight

2.29 Pounds

Dimensions

1.00 x 7.00 x 9.25 In

List Price

$45.00

Format

Paperback

Pages

736 pages

Publisher

Prentice Hall College Div

Published On

1994-10-01



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