The bestselling, comprehensive introduction to classical mythology features a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary. It includes extensive translations of original mythological sources, including the complete Homeric Hymns and other works by Homer, Hesiod, Ovid, and a variety of Greek and Roman writers. New excerpts included in the Sixth Edition are from Sophocles' Oedipus the King the Illiad, the Odyssey, and Euripides' Bacchae.
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"A fine introduction to the subject, clear, concise, and intelligently organized. Classical Mythology is easier to use than ever; in my opinion, it has no serious competition in the field."--Ralph Doty, University of Oklahoma
"A usefully thorough and delightfully well thought-out and compendious guide to the subject. Excellent selections."--Rachel Hadas, Rutgers University-Newark --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"A usefully thorough and delightfully well thought-out and compendious guide to the subject. Excellent selections."--Rachel Hadas, Rutgers University-Newark --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Robert J. Lenardon, Ohio State University, Emeritus. Mark P. O. Morford, Professor, Department of Classics, University of Virigina.
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An excellent resource,
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I have quite a bit of experience in the study of Classical civilization, and I have yet to find a better source for information on Greek and Roman mythology. I think this book is a necessity for anyone wishing to learn more about ancient religion or to anyone who needs a reliable reference for this subject.
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This book is the standard text for several of the Classical Mythology sections at my college. It is an excellent source for both basic and detailed information on Classical myths. Primary texts are quoted, and all parts of the book are easy to read. There is a select bibliography for each chapter. Has a glossary of words that may not be familiar to reader, as well as a glossary/index of all the gods and goddesses with a short summary of who they are at the back of the book for quick reference. Some color picture sections, as well as black and white pictures throughout. Highly recommended as a reference if you are unable to take a class on the subject.
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Great introduction to the topic,
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Everyone should own a copy of this book. It is the best sophisitcated introduction to classical mythology that is out there, and is filled with useful illustrations.
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The impossibility of establishing a satisfactory definition of myth has not deterred scholars from developing comprehensive theories on the meaning and interpretation of myth, often to provide bases for a hypothesis about its origins. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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The impossibility of establishing a satisfactory definition of myth has not deterred scholars from developing comprehensive theories on the meaning and interpretation of myth, often to provide bases for a hypothesis about its origins. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
renowned lame god, perfect hecatombs, mighty slayer, courthouse park, west pediment, splendid son, lovely garments, immortal horses, immortal head, white barley, classical mythology, winged words Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Oxford University Press, Homeric Hymn, Princeton University Press, Color Plate, Bronze Age, Asia Minor, Martha Graham, Phoebus Apollo, Cambridge University Press, University of California Press, Harvard University Press, United States, Art Resource, Additional Reading, Johns Hopkins University Press, Middle Ages, Near Eastern, Pallas Athena, Cornell University Press, Isadora Duncan, University of Chicago Press, Black Sea, New England, British Museum New!
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