Uses of Greek Mythology / Edition 1

by Ken Dowden

Overview

Explores the uses Greeks made of myth and the uses to which we can put myth in recovering the richness of their culture. Sheds light on many aspects of Greek history and culture - including war, religion and sexuality.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900415061352
Publication date:	09/10/1992
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

Table of Contents

Preface, Abbreviations, Part I. Attitudes to myth, 1. Myth and mythology, 2. How myths work: the theories, 3. Greeks on myth, Part II. Myth and the past, 4. Myth and prehistory, 5. Myth and identity, Part III. Myth and religion, 6. Arrival at the cult-site, 7. Myth and initiation ritual, Part IV. The world of myth, 8. The world of myth, 9. Mythic society, Conclusion: what Greek myth is, Notes, Topic bibliography, General bibliography, Index of ancient authors, Index of modern authors, Index of peoples, characters and places, Index of topics and themes

Editorial Reviews

... a meticulously researched, straightforwardly argued and sympathetically presented account of the multi-faceted nature of myth ... It was a pleasure to read a book which provoked actual cries of pleasure in discovery! Highly recommended. - Joint Association of Classical Teachers Review

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