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.
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Myths are symbolic stories that have evolved through oral tradition, and they have guided and inspired people for years. Follow these lively retellings of popular and significant Greek myths and discover how to unlock their hidden meanings so that they can be better understood.
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: 1. Introducing Greek mythology: 2. The beginning of time: 3. Echo and Narcissus: 4. Oedipus: 5. The birth and heroic deeds of Perseus: 6. Theseus and the Minotaur: 7. The abduction of Persephone: 8. Orpheus and Eurydice: 9. In search of the golden fleece: 10. Jason and Medea: 11. The judgement of Paris: 12. Odysseus and the Cyclops
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Myths are symbolic stories that have evolved through oral tradition, and they have guided and inspired people for years. Follow these lively retellings of popular and significant Greek myths and discover how to unlock their hidden meanings so that they can be better understood.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781444163469
Publisert
2012
Utgiver
Vendor
Teach Yourself
Vekt
146 gr
Høyde
196 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
16 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
176