Classical MythThe fourth edition of CLASSICAL MYTH continues to frame ancient Greek and Roman myths and legends within their anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts. This text also provides students with modern translations of ancient works, information on the influence of Near Eastern myth, and concise sidebar essays that demonstrate how specific myths were appropriated in later times. The fourth edition includes:
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Contents
The Nature of Myth | 1 |
THE STUDY OF MYTH | 9 |
The Cultural Context of Classical Myth | 16 |
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