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Understand Greek Mythology
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
Understand Greek Mythology
Contributors:
By (Author) Steve Eddy
By (author) Claire Hamilton
Publisher:
John Murray Press
Imprint:
Teach Yourself
Publication Date:
14th August 2012
UK Publication Date:
25th May 2012
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Other Subjects:
Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)
Dewey:
398.20938
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
176
Dimensions:
Width 130mm, Height 196mm, Spine 16mm
Weight:
146g
Description
Ancient Greek myths shaped and were shaped by one of the most important culture in the history of the world. Even today, stories such as Oedipus, Narcissus, Odysseus and the Golden Fleece reverberate through our popular culture.
This is the ideal introduction to Greek myth. The opening chapter is a detailed background to Greek culture and mythology. From then on , the book explores thirteen well-known Greek myths, retelling them in modern English, and teasing out their meanings and cultural significance.Author Bio
Steve Eddy is a former English teacher and author of several books. Claire Hamilton is a writer and performer, who has also explored myths in her academic research on the bardic tradition.
