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Exploring Greek Myth
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Description| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons (UK) |
| Author(s) | Matthew Clark |
| Edition | 1 |
| Published | 23rd March 2012 |
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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.
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 thought - Written in an informal conversational style appealing to
students by an experienced lecturer in the field - Offers extensive discussion of variant forms of myths and many
lesser known, but deserving, stories - Investigates 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
philosophy - Includes suggestions in each chapter for essays and research
projects, as well as extensive lists of books and articles for
further reading - The author draws on the work of many leading scholars in the
field in his exploration of topics throughout the text
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