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Featuring extensive, clear, and faithful translations of original sources, Classical Mythology, 7/e retells the myths and legends of Greece and Rome in a lucid and engaging style. Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, it incorporates a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary to make classical myths come alive for students. The discussion covers comparative and interpretative approaches as well as evidence from art and archaeology. The authors also examine the enduring survival of classical mythology in the fields of art, literature, music, dance, and film. Classical Mythology, 7/e enables students to explore the fascinating nature of Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines and to appreciate the most significant ancient sources of classical legends and myths. The seventh edition: * Offers more extensive translations of works by the ancient authors: Selections by Greek authors include all thirty-three Homeric Hymns; the important passages in Hesiod's Theogony and Works and Days; and excerpts from Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Herodotus, Plato, Lucian, Pindar, the Pre-Socratic philosophers, and the Lyric poets. Works by Latin authors including Ovid, Vergil, Statius, Manilius, and Seneca are also provided. * Adds sixty-six new illustrations-selected from both the ancient and the modern world-which appear throughout the text and are accompanied by substantial and informative captions; also adds three new maps * Incorporates for the first time text boxes that explore a variety of new topics and highlight interpretative approaches * Includes a selected bibliography for each chapter * Offers more explanatory material throughout, including a "Glossary of Mythological Words and Phrases in English" COMPANION WEBSITE: The companion website for Classical Mythology: http://www classicalmythology.org includes chapter-by-chapter summaries, suggested activities, maps, and practice test questions. It will be revised to enhance the multifaceted subjects treated in the seventh edition of the text.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #666343 in Books
• Published on: 2002-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 844 pages

Customer Reviews

In depth!
After reading the Bible to learn about the Christian stories, I really wanted to find a 'Greek bible', as it were, to give me the full lowdown on Classical Mythology.

This book seemed to fit the bill nicely. Indeed, it was a bit too in depth for my purposes, giving a solid background on *everything*. The only downside to this kind of academic strength is that, for me, it seemed to gloss over the stories that are the most popular. Medusa, the Minatour etc. But there are such a wealth of myths that I hadn't heard of before that this book was nevertheless the learning experience I was after.

A brilliant part of this book is right at the end, where they list mythological sayings etc. that have slipped into common language, very interesting.