Classical mythology : a very short introduction
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Oxford ; Oxford University Press, 2007.
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Book
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9780192804761, 0192804766
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144 pages : illustrations, maps ; 18 cm.
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Published
Oxford ; Oxford University Press, 2007.
Language
English
ISBN
9780192804761, 0192804766
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 124-138) and index.
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From the Publisher: From Zeus and Europa, to Diana, Pan, and Prometheus, the myths of ancient Greece and Rome seem to exert a timeless power over us. But what do those myths represent, and why are they so enduringly fascinating? Why do they seem to be such a potent way of talking about our selves, our origins, and our desires? This imaginative and stimulating Very Short Introduction goes beyond a simple retelling of the stories to explore the rich history and diverse interpretations of classical mythology. It is a wide-ranging account, examining how classical myths are used and understood in both high art and popular culture, taking the reader from the temples of Crete to skyscrapers in New York, and finding classical myths in a variety of unexpected places: from Arabic poetry and Hollywood films, to psychoanalysis, the Bible, and New Age spiritualism.
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Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Nonfiction - Display | OXFORD VSI CLA | Available |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Morales, H. (2007). Classical mythology: a very short introduction . Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Morales, Helen. 2007. Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Morales, Helen. Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Morales, Helen. Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press, 2007.
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