Anthology Of Classical Myth: Primary Sources in Translation : with Additional Translations by Other Scholars and an Appendix on Linear B sources by Thomas G. Palaima (Paperback)

~ Stephen Trzaskoma (Author, Editor), R. Scott Smith (Editor), Stephen Brunet (Editor) "The flood of Ogyges occurred in Greece in the time of Phoroneus, who succeeded Inachos, while the kingdom in Sicyon existed (first it was Aigialeus',..." (more)
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I believe this volume will be an invaluable contribution to way we teach Classical myth at the university level. -- (Monica Cyrino, University of New Mexico)

I believe this volume will be an invaluable contribution to way we teach Classical myth at the university level. -- (Monica Cyrino, University of New Mexico)<br /><br />No other book in English offers such a wide range of well-translated and important sources. --(Richard Martin, Stanford University)

No other book in English offers such a wide range of well-translated and important sources. -- (Richard Martin, Stanford University)

Product Description

This volume is designed as a companion to the standard undergraduate mythology textbooks or, when assigned alongside the central Greek and Roman works, as a source-based alternative to those textbooks.

In addition to the complete texts of the Homeric Hymns and HesiodÂ’s Theogony, this collection provides generous selections from over 50 texts composed between the Archaic Age and the fourth century a.d. Ancient interpretation of myth is represented here in selections from the allegorists Heraclitus, Cornutus and Fulgentius, the rationalists Palaephatus and Diodorus of Sicily, and the philosophers and historians Plato, Herodotus and Thucydides. Appendices treat evidence from inscriptions, papyri and Linear B tablets and include a thematic index, a mythological dictionary, and genealogies. A thoughtful Introduction supports students working with the primary sources and the other resources offered here; an extensive note to instructors offers suggestions on how to incorporate this book into their courses.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Hackett Pub Co (December 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0872207218
• ISBN-13: 978-0872207219
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Myth-Focused Folks!, August 11, 2007

By	Amy Barr "www.lukeion.org" (H.S., N.C.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Finally! There has been such need for a work like this and the editors/translators have done a fine job indeed. I teach live, online courses on mythology at The Lukeion Project and this year I will be developing a way to make this a required purchase for the fall 2008 session. Everything I need to teach a high quality course in mythology is availabe here (with the addition of my favorite translations of the epics and tragedies, of course). Any serious mythology educator must have this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for informed sampling of classical Greek/Roman myths, March 7, 2008

By	David Stump - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Here is an outstanding compilation of samples from ancient Greek and Roman myths. Samples a wide range of well known, and lesser known myths from the ancient Greeks and Romans. Intro's are given to the myth's author, time and related issues in brief.

A very helpful resource for students of ancient history, mythology or even the new testament, since the new testament was written in an environment wherein many were steeped in these very sorts of tales either orally or in writ.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greek Myth, November 2, 2008

By	A. Tulud "Lally May" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good compendium. Open translation without bias. great for open disscusion in a classroom setting.