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This introduction to Greek and Roman mythology provides a combination of poetic narrative, translations of original source material and critical interpretation of myths. Material new to this edition includes new archaeological discoveries and research relating to mythology. The book includes the complete Homeric Hymns and other works by Homer, Hesiod, Ovid and a variety of other Greek and Roman writers. It analyzes the survival of myth in literature, art, music and films, including commentary on classical myths in a historical and cultural context. There is also an emphasis on a feminist approach to mythology.
Contents
Part 1 The myths of creation - the gods: myths of creation; Zeus's rise to power - the creation of mortals; the 12 Olympians - Zeus, Hera and their children; anthropomorphism and Greek humanism; Poseidon, Greek sea deities, group divinities and monsters; Athena; Aphrodite and Eros; Artemis; Apollo; Hermes; Dionysus, Pan, Echo and Narcissus; Demeter and the Eleusinian Mysteries; views of the afterlife - the realm of Hades; Orpheus and Orphism - mystery religions in Roman times. Part 2 The Greek sagas - Greek local legends: the Theban saga; the Mycenean saga; the Trojan saga; the returns; Perseus and the legends of Argos; Heracles; Theseus and the legends of Attica; the Argonauts; myths of local heroes and heroines. Part 3 The survival of classical mythology: the nature of Roman mythology; the survival of classical mythology in literature and art; classical mythology in music and film.
