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The Greek myths that shape the way we think
The Greek myths have been retold countless times, first by the conquering Romans, then through the medieval and Renaissance eras of Europe, and finally finding new expression in masterworks of art, literature and cinema on the global stage. Classical scholar Richard Buxton explores the stories at the heart of this ancient mythology and how they have come to influence our society today. The Greek legends seem to speak to us universally, their deities tantalizingly human - often indulging in behaviours morally ambiguous at best and obscene at worst - and their heroes dealing with dilemmas and destinies that echo, if exaggeratedly, conflicts in our own lives. The dramatic choices that such figures as Prometheus, Medea and Oedipus face have resonated with audiences over thousands of years. Each chapter focuses on a mythical character and the powerful stories and interpretations that surround them. Yet the myths' relevance has not been uniform; they shift with the cultural tide. They have endured moments of censure, criticism, and even ridicule, but now their influence can be recognized almost everywhere, from opera to psychology, from fashion to contemporary art. How is it that these tales have retained their power to connect with our own fascinations, fears and desires, though they came from a world very different from our own? Here Buxton charts their cultural impact through a rich variety of re-imaginings, examining the many guises they have taken through the ages and the profound truths that they continue to illuminate-- Source other than Library of Congress.
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Jason and the Argonauts : the first great quest in Greek mythology
The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the earliest recorded Greek myths. Robert Byrd has created a telling of the legend for a new generation of readers, complete with explanatory notes and illustrated back matter.
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Pan
Part-goat, part-man, Pan bridges the divide between the human and animal worlds. In exquisite prose, Paul Robichaud explores how Pan has been imagined in mythology, art, literature, music, spirituality and popular culture through the centuries. At times, Pan is a dangerous, destabilizing force; at others, a source of fertility and renewal. His portrayals reveal shifting anxieties about our own animal impulses and our relationship to nature. Always the outsider, he has been the god of choice for gay writers, occult practitioners, and New Age mystics. Though ancient sources announced his death, he has lived on through the work of Arthur Machen, Gustav Mahler, Kenneth Grahame, D. H. Lawrence and countless others. Pan: The Great God's Modern Return traces his intoxicating dance.
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The Myth of Hero and Leander
Hero and Leander are the protagonists in a classical tale of epic but tragic love. Hero lives secluded in a tower on the European shore of the Hellespont, and Leander on the opposite side of the passage. Since they cannot hope to marry, the couple resolves to meet in secret: each night he swims across to her, guided by the light of her torch. But the time comes when a winter storm kills both the light and Leander. At dawn, Hero sees her lover’s mangled body washed ashore, and so hurls herself from the tower to meet him in death. Silvia Montiglio here shows how and why this affecting story has proved to be one of the most popular and perennial mythologies in the history of the West. Discussing its singular drama, danger, pathos and eroticism, the author explores the origin of the legend and its rich and varied afterlives. She shows how it was used by Greek and Latin writers; how it developed in the Middle Ages - notably in the writings of Christine de Pizan - and Renaissance; how it inspired Byron to swim the Dardanelles; and how it has lived on in representations by artists including Rubens and Frederic Leighton.
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Treasury of Greek mythology : classic stories of gods, goddesses, heroes & monsters
An introduction to some of the most prominent beings in the ancient Greek pantheon.
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Exploring the Sacred Landscape of the Ancient Peloponnese
Exploring the Sacred Landscape of the Ancient
Peloponnese traces the origins of the religious system of the
Peloponnese to identify the factors behind its subsequent
development from the Geometric to the Classical period. Which
deities found favour in the Peloponnese? What factors lay behind
local religious manifestations? What were their special attributes?
How were the Olympian gods adapted within the context of previous
religious systems and deities?
Through a presentation of cult places, the deities worshipped,
and the epithets used, the book explores preferences for particular
deities and the reasons for this. The chthonian attributes of the
deities are an important factor, and such attributes are further
elucidated by the myths that accompany them.
Reconstructing the ancient religious landscape and the
political, economic and social context sheds light on how the cult
places played their role and demonstrates how the primitive
chthonian character of some deities survived over the years.
Religious and political needs were combined, and a network of
sacred places with significant prestige, authority and power was
the result.
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The adventures of Hermes, god of thieves : 100 journeys through Greek mythology
\"Follow Hermes on 100 unforgettable journeys across the fascinating, colorful world of Greek mythology. The young god is determined to have adventures from the very moment of his unusual birth, stealing sacred cows, discovering fire and inventing the lyre and flute. With his tumbling brown curls and cheerful fearlessness, he charms his fellow gods: mighty Apollo, mournful Artemis, beautiful Aphrodite, and even the king of the gods, his father, Zeus himself. He will drink the nectar of Olympus and discover the truth about the immortals, from their first moments and worst monsters to their greatest loves and most terrible battles\"-- Provided by publisher.
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