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Ancient Greek myths shaped and were shaped by one of the most important culture in the history of the world. Even today, stories such as Oedipus, Narcissus, Odysseus and the Golden Fleece reverberate through our popular culture.

This is the ideal introduction to Greek myth. The opening chapter is a detailed background to Greek culture and mythology. From then on , the book explores thirteen well-known Greek myths, retelling them in modern English, and teasing out their meanings and cultural significance.



Table of Contents
  • : 1. Introducing Greek mythology
  • : 2. The beginning of time
  • : 3. Echo and Narcissus
  • : 4. Oedipus
  • : 5. The birth and heroic deeds of Perseus
  • : 6. Theseus and the Minotaur
  • : 7. The abduction of Persephone
  • : 8. Orpheus and Eurydice
  • : 9. In search of the golden fleece
  • : 10. Jason and Medea
  • : 11. The judgement of Paris
  • : 12. Odysseus and the Cyclops

Understand Greek Mythology

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      Publisher John Murray Press
      Published 25 May 2012
      ISBN-13 9781444163469
      978-1444163469
      ISBN-10 1444163469
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      Ancient Greek religion and mythology

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Ancient Greek myths shaped and were shaped by one of the most important culture in the history of the world. Even today, stories such as Oedipus, Narcissus, Odysseus and the Golden Fleece reverberate through our popular culture.

      This is the ideal introduction to Greek myth. The opening chapter is a detailed background to Greek culture and mythology. From then on , the book explores thirteen well-known Greek myths, retelling them in modern English, and teasing out their meanings and cultural significance.



      Table of Contents
      • : 1. Introducing Greek mythology
      • : 2. The beginning of time
      • : 3. Echo and Narcissus
      • : 4. Oedipus
      • : 5. The birth and heroic deeds of Perseus
      • : 6. Theseus and the Minotaur
      • : 7. The abduction of Persephone
      • : 8. Orpheus and Eurydice
      • : 9. In search of the golden fleece
      • : 10. Jason and Medea
      • : 11. The judgement of Paris
      • : 12. Odysseus and the Cyclops

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