Classical mythology /
Mark P.O. Morford, Robert J. Lenardon, Michael Sham.
- Ninth edition.
- xxii, 798, [43] pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Interpretation and definition of classical mythology -- Historical background of Greek mythology -- Myths of creation -- Zeus' rise to power : the creation of mortals -- The twelve Olympians : Zeus, Hera, and their children -- THe nature of the gods -- Poseidon, sea deities, group divinities, and monsters -- Athena -- Aphrodite and Eros -- Artemis -- Apollo -- Hermes -- Dionysus, Pan, Echo, and Narcissus -- Demeter and the Eleusinian mysteries -- Views of the afterlife : the realm of Hades -- Orpheus and Orphism : mystery religions in Roman times -- The Theban saga -- The Mycenaean saga -- The Trojan saga and the Iliad --The returns and the Odyssey -- Perseus and the legends of Argos -- Heracles -- Theseus and the legends of Attica -- Jason, Medea, and the Argonauts -- Greek and Roman legends in Ovid's poetry -- Roman mythology and saga -- Classical mythology in literature -- Classical mythology in music, dance, and film. Part One. The Myths of Creation: the Gods -- Part Two. The Greek Sagas -- Part Three. The Nature of Roman Mythology -- Part Four. The Survival of Classical Mythology.
This edition of 'Classical Mythology', is a survey of classical mythology available in one volume. Featuring the authors' translations of original sources as well as their explanations and commentary, the book brings to life the myths and legends of Greece and Rome in a lucid and engaging style.