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pp. 707, “This lively and easy-to-read book emphasizes the historical development of myth, and applies a wide range of theoretical approaches in attempting to understand it. Original translations of ancient mythical texts helps place them in their anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts. Chapter topics explore classical myth; myths of creation, Olympian Gods, fertility, death; and Greek legends. The book also contains numerous art works that show how the ancients visualized their own myths. For anyone who knows nothing about this subject matter and wants to learn how to recognize mythological motifs in art, literature, science—and providing you know the right people—in everyday conversation. “
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| ISBN | 0131434705 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9780131434707 | |
| Number of pages | 707 | |
| Original Title | Classical Myth | |
| Published Date | 1995 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | No dustjacket | |
| Binding | Paperback | |
| Size | Larger 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |
| Category: | Ancient History | |
| Author: | Barry B. Powell | |
| Publisher: | Prentice-Hall |
pp. 707, “This lively and easy-to-read book emphasizes the historical development of myth, and applies a wide range of theoretical approaches in attempting to understand it. Original translations of ancient mythical texts helps place them in their anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts. Chapter topics explore classical myth; myths of creation, Olympian Gods, fertility, death; and Greek legends. The book also contains numerous art works that show how the ancients visualized their own myths. For anyone who knows nothing about this subject matter and wants to learn how to recognize mythological motifs in art, literature, science—and providing you know the right people—in everyday conversation. “
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
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