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Classical mythology

An excellent primer on classical mythology for readers who have little or no background of classical knowledge.

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  • "Provides an introduction to classical myths placing the addressed topics within their historical context, discussion of archaeological evidence as support for mythical events, and how these themes have been portrayed in literature, art, music, and film."
  • "An excellent primer on classical mythology for readers who have little or no background of classical knowledge."@en
  • "Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, Classical Mythology, Eighth Edition, is the most comprehensive survey of classical mythology available in one volume. Featuring the authors' clear and extensive translations of original sources, it brings to life the myths andlegends of Greece and Rome in a lucid and engaging style. The text contains a wide variety of faithfully translated passages from Greek and Latin sources, including Homer, Hesiod, all the Homeric Hymns, Pindar, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Herodotus, Plato, Lucian, Lucretius, Vergil, Ovid, andSeneca. The authors incorporate a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary to make the myths come alive for students. Offering historical and cultural background on the myths--including evidence from art and archaeology--they also provide ample interpretative material andexamine the enduring survival of classical mythology and its influence in the fields of art, literature, music, dance, and film. Classical Mythology, Eighth Edition, enables students to explore the fascinating nature of Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines, and to appreciate the most significant ancient sources of classical myths and legends. The book is beautifully enhanced by 22 color plates and 160 blackand white illustrations with lucid explanatory captions, as well as maps, a glossary, a companion website, and an instructor's manual."

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  • "Classical Mythology"
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  • "Classical mythology / Mark P. O. Morford, Robert J. Lenardon"
  • "CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY"@en

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