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 emphasises the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths were told. It also provides a cultural context so that students can see how mythology has influenced the world and how it continues to influence society today.
Paperback
Publication Date: 20/01/2015
For courses in Classical Mythology in Classics, English, or other departments.
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 emphasises the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths were told. It also provides a cultural context so that students can see how mythology has influenced the world and how it continues to influence society today.
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 emphasises the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths were told. It also provides a cultural context so that students can see how mythology has influenced the world and how it continues to influence society today.
- ISBN:
- 9781292066141
- 9781292066141
- Category:
- Ancient religions & mythologies
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 20-01-2015
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Pearson Education Limited
- Country of origin:
- United Kingdom
- Edition:
- 8th Edition
- Pages:
- 760
- Dimensions (mm):
- 231x179x24mm
- Weight:
- 1.03kg
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