Name: A Companion To Greek Mythology
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Author: Ken Dowden, Niall Livingstone
ISBN: 9781118785164

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Physical Book

Publisher

Wiley - Blackwell

Author

Ken Dowden, Niall Livingstone

Topic

Classical Mythology

Collection

Bw Social Sci & Humanities

Pages

672

ISBN

1118785169

ISBN13

9781118785164

Synopsis "A Companion To Greek Mythology"

A Companion To Greek Mythology Approaches The Rich Diversity Of Greek Myth From A Distinctive New Angle - - One That Delves Deeply Into Its Origins In Shared Indo - European Story Patterns And The Greeks Contacts With Their Eastern Mediterranean Neighbors. Contributions From A Team Of International Experts Trace The Development Of Greek Myth Into A Shared Language, Heritage, And Way Of Thinking Throughout The Entire Greco - Roman World. Individual Essays Address Such Topics As How Myths Were Presented In Stories, Poems, Dramas And All Forms Of Visual Art, As Well As The Role Of Myth In Philosophy, Learning, Religion, Mystery - Cult, And Greek Self - Identity. Other Essays Explore Contemporary Reception Of Greek Myth And The Potential Of Modern Theoretical Approaches. A Companion To Greek Mythology Offers Invaluable Insights Into The Ancient World That Will Help To Shape Our Understanding Of The Wide Ranging Appeal And Influence Of Greek Myth Across The Ages