From Zeus and Europa, to Diana, Pan, and Prometheus, the myths of ancient Greece and Rome seem to exert a timeless power over us. But what do those myths represent, and why are they so enduringly fascinating? Why do they seem to be such a potent way of talking about our selves, our origins, and our desires?
This imaginative and stimulating Very Short Introduction goes beyond a simple retelling of the stories to explore the rich history and diverse interpretations of classical myths. It is a wide-ranging account, examining how classical myths are used and understood in both high art and popular culture, taking the reader from the temples of Crete to skyscrapers in New York, and finding classical myths in a variety of unexpected places: from arabic poetry and Hollywood films, to psychoanalysis, the bible, and New Age spiritualism.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
By:
Morales
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 172mm,
Width: 110mm,
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 148g
ISBN: 9780192804761
ISBN 10: 0192804766
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 01 November 2007
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword 1: Without bulls there would be no Europe 2: Contexts, then and now 3: Gods and heroes 4: Metamorphoses of mythology 5: On the analyst's couch 6: The sexual politics of myth 7: Mythology, spirituality, and the New Age Conclusion References and further reading Timeline
