Complete World Of Greek Mythology

Product Description

Greek myths are among the most complex & influential stories ever told. From the first millennium BC until today the myths have been repeated in an inexhaustible series of variations & reinterpretations. They can be found in the latest movies & television shows & 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 & society & their relationship to the landscape. Contexts Sources Meanings" describes the main literary & artistic sources for Greek myths & their contexts such as ritual & theater. " Myths of Origin"

Includes:: stories about the beginning of the cosmos the origins of the gods the first humans & 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 & other heroes. " Family sagas" explores the dramas & catastrophes that befall heroes & heroines. "A Landscape of Myths" sets the stories within the context of the mountains caves seas & rivers of Greece Crete Troy & 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 & specially commissioned drawings this will be an essential book for anyone interested in these classic tales & in the world of the ancient Greeks."