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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2004-06-28
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN
- 0500251215
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
ISBN-10
0500251215
ISBN-13
9780500251218
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30245044
Product Key Features
Book Title
Complete World of Greek Mythology
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Archaeology, Folklore & Mythology
Publication Year
2004
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science
Book Series
The Complete Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
41.7 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-110206
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
Engrossing and lavishly illustrated, this survey demonstrates once again why Greek mythology is so enduringly popular.... Buxton's engagingly written blend of erudition and insight makes these primordial tales seem fresh again.
Dewey Edition
22
Series Volume Number
0
Dewey Decimal
292.1/3
Synopsis
Greek myths are among the most complex and influential stories ever told. From the first millennium BC until today, the myths have been repeated in an inexhaustible series of variations and reinterpretations. They can be found in the latest movies and television shows and in software for interactive computer games. This book combines a retelling of Greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developed--their themes, their relevance to Greek religion and society, and their relationship to the landscape. "Contexts, Sources, Meanings" describes the main literary and artistic sources for Greek myths, and their contexts, such as ritual and theater. "Myths of Origin" includes stories about the beginning of the cosmos, the origins of the gods, the first humans, and the founding of communities. "The Olympians: Power, Honor, Sexuality" examines the activities of all the main divinities. "Heroic exploits" concentrates on the adventures of Perseus, Jason, Herakles, and other heroes. "Family sagas" explores the dramas and catastrophes that befall heroes and heroines. "A Landscape of Myths" sets the stories within the context of the mountains, caves, seas, and rivers of Greece, Crete, Troy, and the Underworld. "Greek Myths after the Greeks" describes the rich tradition of retelling, from the Romans, through the Renaissance, to the twenty-first century. Complemented by lavish illustrations, genealogical tables, box features, and specially commissioned drawings, this will be an essential book for anyone interested in these classic tales and in the world of the ancient Greeks., From the first millennium BC onwards, Greek myths have been repeated in an inexhaustible series of variations and reinterpretations. Nowadays they can be found in film, television and computer games. This book combines a retelling of Greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developed. Throughout, the author draws upon the latest research into ancient Greek story-telling, presenting the material in an attractive, accessible and authoritative style. With its lavish illustrations, detailed genealogical tables of gods and heroes, box features and specially commissioned maps, this is the one essential resource on these classic stories that lie at the heart of western civilization., A full, authoritative, and wholly engaging account of these endlessly fascinating tales and of the ancient society in which they were created.
LC Classification Number
BL782
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- n***c (94)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.