Classical Mythology in Context by Lisa Maurizio

Classical Mythology in Context Lisa Maurizio ebook
Format: pdf
Page: 712
ISBN: 9780199782833
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Buxton, The Complete World of Greek Mythology. Endymion, in Greek mythology, a beautiful youth who spent much of his life in perpetual sleep. Leda, in Greek legend, usually believed to be the daughter of Thestius, king of Aetolia, and wife of Tyndareus, king of Lacedaemon. Understand the cultural and historical context of Greek mythology and classical Greek literature. The mythology of the ancient Greeks included a dazzling array of gods, demigods (half-human, half-god), monsters, and heroes. Classical Mythology in Context encourages students to directly encounter and explore ancient myths and to understand them in broader interpretative contexts. Cashford = The Buxton: "Introduction: Myths in Context": pp. Consider, for example, two classic American myths: the Pilgrims and Rosa Parks. Retail Price to Students: $79.95. Classical Mythology in Context. Exercise critical thinking in reading a wide range of literature.