Classical Myth, Fourth Edition
Author: Barry B. Powell
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (July 2, 2003)
ISBN: 0131825909
Language: English
Date: 27 May 2008
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Book Description
Comprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed book 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.
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Greek --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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