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Troy - Myth, City, Icon (Hardcover)
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Troy - Myth, City, Icon (Hardcover)
Series: Archaeological Histories
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From the palaces of Homeric epic to the ancestral seat of Roman
emperors, Troy in antiquity was a place couched in myth. But for
nearly four millennia, Troy was also a living city, inhabited by
real people. Troy today is therefore a site of major archaeological
and historical significance. In the modern world, however, Troy has
become as much a symbol as a site. From movies to computer viruses,
from condom branding to reggae records, Troy is a word to conjure
with. This book explores the significance of Troy in three areas:
the mythic, the archaeological, and the cultural, and highlights
the continuing importance of the site today. Including a survey of
the archaeological remains of Troy as they are currently
understood, the volume presents an all-inclusive overview of the
site's history, from the Troy of Homer to Classical Antiquity and
beyond. The modern day cultural significance of the Trojan War is
also discussed, including re-tellings of the stories or
representations of the site and myth, and the more abstract use of
Troy as a symbol - as a brand for consumer goods, and as a metaphor
for contemporary conflicts.
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