Exploring Greek Myth

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

Av Matthew Clark, ON) Clark, Matthew (York University,Toronto

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Exploring Greek Myth offers an extensive discussion of variant forms of myths and lesser-known stories, including important local myths and local versions of PanHellenic myths. Clark also discusses approaches to understanding myths, allowing students to gain an appreciation of the variety in one volume. Guides students from an introductory understanding of myths to a wide-ranging exploration of current scholarly approaches on mythology as a social practice and as an expression of thoughtWritten in an informal conversational style appealing to students by an experienced lecturer in the fieldOffers extensive discussion of variant forms of myths and many lesser known, but deserving, storiesInvestigates a variety of approaches to the study of myth including: the sources of our knowledge of Greek myth, myth and ritual in ancient Greek society, comparative myth, myth and gender, hero cult, psychological interpretation of myth, and myth and philosophyIncludes suggestions in each chapter for essays and research projects, as well as extensive lists of books and articles for further readingThe author draws on the work of many leading scholars in the field in his exploration of topics throughout the text

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2012-03-23
Mått189 x 245 x 11 mm
Vikt376 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor224
FörlagJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN9781405194556

List of Illustrations viiPreface ixAcknowledgments xiiiChapter One: The Knife Did It 1Definitions and Characteristics for the Study of MythChapter Two: Six Hundred Gods 15Greek Myth and Greek ReligionChapter Three: Homer’s Beauty Pageant 30The Traditions of MythChapter Four: Pelops’ Shoulder 43Sources for the Study of MythChapter Five: Ikaros’ Wings, Aktaion’s Dogs 54Myth and MeaningChapter Six: The Bones of Orestes 68Heroes in Myth and SocietyChapter Seven: Born from the Earth 80Founders of Cities and FamiliesChapter Eight: The Judgment of Paris 97Comparative MythChapter Nine: Boys in Dresses, Brides with Beards 111Myth and GenderChapter Ten: Agamemnon’s Mask? 126Myth and HistoryChapter Eleven: Orestes on Trial 140Myth and ThoughtChapter Twelve: Plato and the Poets 154Philosophy and MythChapter Thirteen: Conclusion 168Notes 171References 179Index 187