Synopses & Reviews
Following teachers' requests Morford and Lenardon produced this study guide to complement,
Classical Mythology. The guide reviews each of chapters 1 through 23 o fhte larger book, and provides practice tests with answers. By isolating the important information, this
Companion provides a quicker and firmer grasp of essentials for an easier understanding of the source material so that more time can be devoted to the meaning and interpretation of the myths and their impact upon subsequent literature, art, music, and film.
A computer disk, available free to instructors on request, relates the extensive information available in Perseus (Yale University's electronia classical archive) to Classical Mythology.
Synopsis
Following teachers' requests Morford and Lenardon produced this study guide to complement, Classical Mythology. The guide reviews each of chapters 1 through 23 o fhte larger book, and provides practice tests with answers. By isolating the important information, this Companion provides a
quicker and firmer grasp of essentials for an easier understanding of the source material so that more time can be devoted to the meaning and interpretation of the myths and their impact upon subsequent literature, art, music, and film.
A computer disk, available free to instructors on request, relates the extensive information available in Perseus (Yale University's electronia classical archive) to Classical Mythology.
Synopsis
This bestselling, comprehensive introduction to classical mythology features a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary. It includes extensive translations of original mythological sources, including works by Hesiod, Ovid, Euripides, as well as the complete Homeric Hymns. The anthology includes insightful discussion of classical myths in their historical and cultural settings, as well as their survival in literature, art, music, and film.
Table of Contents
Preface, Bibliography, and Acknowledgements
1. Myths of Creation
2. Zeus' Rise to Power: The Creation of Mortals
3. The Twelve Olympians: Zeus, Hera, and their Children
4. Anthromorphism and Greek Humanism
5. Poseidon, Sea Deities, Group Divinities, and Monsters
6. Athena
7. Aphrodite and Eros
8. Artemis
9. Appolo
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
15. The Theban Saga
16. The Mycenaean Saga
17. The Trojan Saga
18. The Returns
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
Appendix: Using Perseus: A Guided Tour of Chapter 3A and 3B: The Olympians
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