Classical Myth, Fourth Edition

Type

Book

Authors

Barry B. Powell

ISBN 10

0131825909

ISBN 13

9780131825901

Tags

Criticism & Theory, Medieval, Ancient & Classical, Fairy Tales, Folklore, Religion & Spirituality, Folklore & Mythology, Literature, Religious Studies, Social Sciences

Description

For courses in Classical Mythology in Classics, English, or other departments.Comprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed and class-tested text presents Greek and Roman myths in a lively and easy-to-read manner. It features fresh translations, numerous illustrations (ancient and modern) of classical myths and legends, and commentary that emphasizes the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths were told. - from Amzon

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