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The use of disability as a metaphor is ubiquitous in popular
culture – nowhere more so than in the myths, stereotypes and
tropes around blindness. To be 'blind' has never referred solely to
the inability to see. Instead blindness has been used as shorthand
for, among other things, a lack of understanding, immorality,
closeness to death, special insight or second sight. Although these
'meanings' attached to blindness were established as early as
antiquity, readers, receivers and spectators into the present have
been implicated in the stereotypes, which persist because audiences
can be relied on to perpetuate them. This book argues for a new way
of seeing – and of understanding classical reception - by
offering assemblage-thinking as an alternative to the presumed
passivity of classical influence. And the theatre, which has been
(incorrectly) assumed to be principally a visual medium, is the
ideal space in which to investigate new ways of seeing.
Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of
mythologies This book introduces children to the thrilling
mythological beasts from ancient civilisations. Discover 23 stories
accompanied by beautiful, colourful illustrations. Through the
incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures
such as the Japanese baku, which had the power to devour
nightmares, the wise Egyptian Sphinx, and the fearsome Minotaur who
went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology. Featured pages
highlight amazing real-life photos of objects, showing how each
beast was represented in art. A perfect, global introduction to the
most fascinating stories about legendary creatures from ancient
history.
Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in
this dynamic anthology of ancient myths. Discover 23 captivating
stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world
in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with
colourful illustrations and incredible storytelling. Young readers
will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the
way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other
natural phenomena, and much more. Gods of the Ancient World is a
perfect global introduction to the most fascinating stories about
gods and goddesses from ancient history. Further featuring: - The
incredible myths and legends behind each god or goddess with
real-world art references. - Illustrations bring each god and
goddess to life for a young audience. - Fact boxes call out key
information to draw the reader in. - A gobal look at mythologies,
with Maya, Japanese and Yoruba deities as well as Ancient Greek and
Roman gods Authored by Classics expert Marchella Ward, a researcher
at the University of Oxford, this beautifully illustrated treasury
of ancient mythologies is perfect for children age 9-12, with
amazing real-life photos of ancient objects which show how people
worshipped the gods through art.
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