Classical Myth - Softcover

Powell, Barry B.

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ISBN 10: 0131434705 ISBN 13: 9780131434707

Publisher: Prentice-Hall, 1994

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For courses in Classical Mythology in Classics, English, or other departments.

Comprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed and class-tested text presents Greek and Roman myths in a lively and easy-to-read manner. It features fresh translations, numerous illustrations (ancient and modern) of classical myths and legends, and commentary that emphasizes the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths were told. It also provides a cultural context so that students can see how mythology has influenced the world and how it continues to influence society today.

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Classical Myth, 5e illuminates the cultural context of classical myth and explains Greek and Roman myths in a lively and engaging manner. This comprehensive text offers lively translations of the best ancient sources for classical myth, as well as many illustrations, both ancient and modern. Based on the latest scholarship, the text provides students with information on the influence of Near Eastern myth, as well as concise sidebar essays that chronicle the legacy of Greek and Roman stories up to the present day.

The fifth edition includes:

� A new "Observations" section on archaeology and the mystery of the Trojan War

� Expanded coverage on Rome to reflect new ideas and directions in today's scholarship

� New Perspectives on Star Wars, Tolkien, Atlantis, and Seamus Heaney.

� Enhanced focus on the physical setting for classical myth, with a new city plan of ancient Rome.

� More images of art and artifacts to illustrate the myths and legends

� An updated table of contents to enhance easy navigation through the text

Accompanying this text is a Companion Website™ offering tools for instructors and students alike. Visit www.prenhall.com/powell for updated links to a vast array of resources, an interactive study guide, self-scoring quizzes, and more.

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Synopsis:

A text springing from a course taught at the U. of Wisconsin-Madison since around 1933. It surveys classical myth, and also the roots of Western culture, emphasizing the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the stories were told along with analysis and interpretation. New translations from the Hebrew,

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