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Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, Classical Mythology, Eighth Edition, is the most comprehensive survey of classical ... More

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Introduction to Mythology: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths introduces students to a wide range of myths from various critical ... More

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The two extant poems of Hesiod (eighth or seventh century BCE) are "Theogony," in which he charts the history of the divine world, and "Works and ... More

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"Theories of Mythology" provides students with both a history of theories of myth and a practical 'how-to' guide to interpreting myth, the most ... More

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This book, a survey of selected works designed for both students and general readers with an interest in the Trojan War, Greek mythology and the ... More

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"Travels with Odysseus" retells the earthy and profound adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus as teaching stories which hold insight and guidance for ... More

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The transformation of people into animals, plants, and stones is one of the most common and characteristic themes of Greek mythology, embodying as ... More

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The power of the Oedipus legend is apparent not only in its interpretations but even more so in its variations. As Edmunds writes, "Translations, ... More

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The constructive and critical-reflexive potential of myth in its varied literary and everyday contexts is the focus of this volume. Taking a wide ... More

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This is an illustrated text that covers the gods and heroes of the Classical world, with special emphasis on the influence Classical mythology has ... More

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This indispensable guide to all the Greek and Roman mythological characters, from major deities such as Athena and Bacchus to the lesser-known wood ... More

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"There was once a dream that was Rome." So says the old emperor Marcus Aurelius in Ridley Scott's epic Gladiator. It was a Rome of free citizens, ... More

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The mythology of ancient Greece has fascinated readers for two millennia and has formed the basis of Western civilization. The Greek gods are a ... More

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The mythology of ancient Greece has fascinated readers for two millennia and has formed the basis of Western civilization. The Greek gods are a ... More

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An essential reference for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of classical mythology, this unique guide offers ... More

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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 ... More

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Longus's romance tells the story of two teenagers, Daphnis and Chloe, who love each other but do not know how to make love. Around their predicament ... More

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"Early Greek Myth" is a much-needed handbook for scholars and others interested in the literary and artistic sources of archaic Greek myths--and the ... More

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Providing a comprehensive overview of nine successive stages of Greek sexual culture, this illustrated book serves as a guide to the origins of our ... More

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This new series discusses the genre of myths, folktales, legends, and other traditional literature. Plus, complimentary online access is provided ... More

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If, as a child, you conducted conversations with beloved dolls, or if, as an adult, you have entered virtual worlds inhabited by digital humans who ... More

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Pliny the Elder (23-79 CE) produced in his "Natural History" a vast compendium of Roman knowledge. Topics included are the mathematics and metrology ... More

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The notorious image of Pandora haunts mythology: a woman created as punishment for the crimes of man, she is the bearer of hope yet also responsible ... More

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This volume collects together the scattered quotations of the Greek writers of the sixth to the fourth centuries BC who first recorded in prose the ... More

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This book offers a detailed analysis of the ethical content of the Greek fable and provides fascinating new information about the use of popular ... More

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