The Uses Of Greek Mythology
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Author | : Ken Dowden |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2002-09-11 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1134926278 |
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In an innovative sequence of topics, Ken Dowden explores the uses Greeks made of myth and the uses to which we can put myth in recovering the richness of their culture. Most aspects of Greek life and history - including war, religion and sexuality - which are discernable through myth, as well as most modern approaches, are given a context in a book which is designed to be useful, accessible and stimulating.
Author | : Ken Dowden |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 174 |
Release | : 2002-09-11 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1134926286 |
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In an innovative sequence of topics, Ken Dowden explores the uses Greeks made of myth and the uses to which we can put myth in recovering the richness of their culture. Most aspects of Greek life and history - including war, religion and sexuality - which are discernable through myth, as well as most modern approaches, are given a context in a book which is designed to be useful, accessible and stimulating.
Author | : Ken Dowden |
Publisher | : Other |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
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Explores the uses Greeks made of myth and the uses to which we can put myth in recovering the richness of their culture. Sheds light on many aspects of Greek history and culture - including war, religion and sexuality.
Author | : Fritz Graf |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1993-11 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780801853951 |
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Allegorists in ancient Greece attempted to find philosophical and physical truths in myth. Plato, who resolutely excluded myths from the sphere of truth, thought that they could express ideas in a realm he could not reach with dialectical reasoning. Freud built a science around the myth of Oedipus, saying that myths were "distorted wish dreams of entire nations, the dreams of early mankind." No body of myth has served more purposes - or been subject to more analysis - than Greek mythology. This is a revised translation of Fritz Graf's highly acclaimed introduction to Greek mythology, Griechische Mythologie: Eine Einfuhrung, originally published in 1985 by Artemis Verlag. Graf offers a chronological account of the principal Greek myths that appear in the surviving literary and artistic sources, and concurrently documents the history of interpretation of Greek mythology from the seventeenth century to the present. First surveying the various definitions of myth that have been advanced, Graf proceeds to look at the relationship between Greek myths and epic poetry; the absence of an "origin of man" myth in Creek mythology; and connection between particular myths and shrines or holy festivals; the harmony in Greek literature between myth and history; the use of myth in Greek song and tragedy; and the uses and interpretations of myth by philosophers and allegorists.
Author | : Roger D. Woodard |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 516 |
Release | : 2007-11-12 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1107495113 |
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Professor Roger Woodard brings together a group of the world's most authoritative scholars of classical myth to present a thorough treatment of all aspects of Greek mythology. Sixteen original articles guide the reader through all aspects of the ancient mythic tradition and its influence around the world and in later years. The articles examine the forms and uses of myth in Greek oral and written literature, from the epic poetry of 8th century BC to the mythographic catalogues of the early centuries AD. They examine the relationship between myth, art, religion and politics among the ancient Greeks and its reception and influence on later society from the Middle Ages to present day literature, feminism and cinema. This Companion volume's comprehensive coverage makes it ideal reading for students of Greek mythology and for anyone interested in the myths of the ancient Greeks and their impact on western tradition.
Author | : Stephen P. Kershaw |
Publisher | : Robinson |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2013-02-07 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1472107543 |
Download A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the book explains key issues arising from the narratives, and discusses the myths and their wider relevance. This long-overdue book crystallises three key areas of interest: the nature of the tales; the stories themselves; and how they have and might be interpreted. For the first time, it brings together aspects of Greek mythology only usually available in disparate forms - namely children's books and academic works. There will be much here that is interesting, surprising, and strange as well as familiar. Experts and non-experts, adults, students and schoolchildren alike will gain entertainment and insight from this fascinating and important volume.
Author | : Ken Dowden |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 672 |
Release | : 2014-01-28 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1118785169 |
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A Companion to Greek Mythology presents a series of essays that explore the phenomenon of Greek myth from its origins in shared Indo-European story patterns and the Greeks’ contacts with their Eastern Mediterranean neighbours through its development as a shared language and thought-system for the Greco-Roman world. Features essays from a prestigious international team of literary experts Includes coverage of Greek myth’s intersection with history, philosophy and religion Introduces readers to topics in mythology that are often inaccessible to non-specialists Addresses the Hellenistic and Roman periods as well as Archaic and Classical Greece
Author | : Mary R. Lefkowitz |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2003-01-01 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780300107692 |
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Insightful and fun, this new guide to an ancient mythology explains why the Greek gods and goddesses are still so captivating to us, revisiting the work of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and Shakespeare in search of the essence of these stories. (Mythology & Folklore)
Author | : Joan D. Vinge |
Publisher | : Random House Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Mythology, Greek |
ISBN | : 9780679923770 |
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Greek myths make up the very pillar of Western culture. But they are more than classic stories every child should know. They are rousing tales—rich in character, drama, and high adventure—that have captured readers through the ages. In The Random House Book of Greek Myths, Hugo Award-winning author Joan D. Vinge introduces the Greek gods and goddesses and retells fourteen favorite myths with wit, style, and compassion. This sophisticated but accessible collection is stunningly illustrated with paintings by Oren Sherman that evoke the mystery and majesty of ancient Greece. Perfect for readers of all ages.
Author | : Ken Dowden |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 1992 |
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ISBN | : |
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