Greek myths are among the most complex and influential stories ever
told. From the first millennium BC until today, the myths have been
repeated in an inexhaustible series of variations and
reinterpretations. They can be found in the latest movies and
television shows and in software for interactive computer games.
This book combines a retelling of Greek myths with a comprehensive
account of the world in which they developed their themes, their
relevance to Greek religion and society, and their relationship to
the landscape. "Contexts, Sources, Meanings" describes the main
literary and artistic sources for Greek myths, and their contexts,
such as ritual and theater. "Myths of Origin" includes stories
about the beginning of the cosmos, the origins of the gods, the
first humans, and the founding of communities. "The Olympians:
Power, Honor, Sexuality" examines the activities of all the main
divinities. "Heroic exploits" concentrates on the adventures of
Perseus, Jason, Herakles, and other heroes. "Family sagas" explores
the dramas and catastrophes that befall heroes and heroines. "A
Landscape of Myths" sets the stories within the context of the
mountains, caves, seas, and rivers of Greece, Crete, Troy, and the
Underworld. "Greek Myths after the Greeks" describes the rich
tradition of retelling, from the Romans, through the Renaissance,
to the twenty-first century.
Complemented by lavish illustrations, genealogical tables, box
features, and specially commissioned drawings, this will be an
essential book for anyone interested in these classic tales and in
the world of the ancient Greeks."
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