Synopses & Reviews
Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions,
Classical Mythology, 6/e examines the literary tradition of Greek and Roman mythology through extensive translations of original mythological sources. This comprehensive and accessible introduction to classical mythology incorporates a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary to make classical myths come alive for students. The authors' insightful discussions of classical myths in their historical and cultural settings--as well as their survival in literature, art, music, and film--remain unparalleled.
The sixth edition of Classical Mythology features a host of pedagogical aids, including:
· The authors' helpful student study guide, A Companion to Classical Mythology
· A companion website: http://www.oup-usa.org/sc/0195143388 featuring chapter summaries, short quizzes, maps, additional original translations, links to Perseus and other mythology websites, practice tests, and more!
· Many new translations and a new appendix to Chapter 8 that includes most of Euripides' Hippolytus
· Expanded coverage of comparative and interpretative approaches as well as evidence from art and archaeology
· Copious illustrations--maps, genealogy charts, and reproductions of paintings and sculpture from 750 B.C. to the present--including 22 color plates
· Extended critical coverage
· Quick-Reference Glossary/Index to help students quickly identify names, places, and events
Synopsis
Classic Mythology, Sixth Edition, continues to build on its best-selling tradition of focusing on the literary tradition of Greek and Roman mythology through extensive translation of original mythological sources. Its coverage of comparative and interpretive approaches, as well evidence from art and archaeology, grows with each edition. Moreford and Lenardon's insightful and accessible discussion of classical myths in their historical and cultural settings, as well as their survival in literature, art, music, and film, remains unparalleled.
Table of Contents
Illustrations and Works of Art
Preface
Introduction
PART ONE: THE MYTHS OF CREATION: THE GODS
1. Myths of Creation
2. Zeus' Rise to Power: The Creation of Mortals
3. The Twelve Olympians: Zeus, Hera, and Their Children
4. Anthropomorphism and Greek Humanism
5. Poseidon Sea Deities, Group Divinities, and Monsters
6. Athena
7. Aphrodite and Eros
8. Artemis
Appendix to Chapter 8: Euripides, Hippolytus
9. Apollo
Appendix to Chapter 9: The Homeric Hymn to Apollo
10. Hermes
11. Dionysus, Pan, Echo, and Narcissus
12. Demeter and the Eleusinian Mysteries
13. Views of the Afterlife: The Realm of Hades
14. Orpheus and Orphism: Mystery Religions in Roman Times
PART TWO: THE GREEK SAGAS: GREEK LOCAL LEGENDS
15. The Theban Saga
16. The Mycenaean Saga
Appendix to Chapter 16: The Three Electras
17. The Trojan Saga and the Iliad
18. The Returns and the Odyssey
19. Perseus and the Legends of Argos
20. Heracles
21. Theseus and the Legends of Attica
22. Jason, Medea, and the Argonauts
23. Myths of Local Heroes and Heroines
PART THREE: THE SURVIVAL OF CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
24. The Nature of Roman Mythology
25. The Survival of Classical Mythology in Literature and Art
26. Classical Mythology in Music and Film
Notes
Select Bibliography
The Greek Spelling of Names
Indexes I-1
A. Index of Authors, Artists, Composers, and Titles
B. Glossary/Index of Mythological and Historical Persons, Places, and Subjects