World of Classical Myth Gods and Goddesses, Heroines and Heroes

Name: World of Classical Myth Gods and Goddesses, Heroines and Heroes
Price: 16.65 USD
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ISBN: 9780890895757

ISBN-10: 0890895759

ISBN-13: 9780890895757

Edition: 1994

Authors: Carl Ruck, Blaise Daniel Staples

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The in-depth and well researched material in The World of Classical Myth is presented against a background of history, archaeology, social custom, religion, topography, and monuments. Part One, "Orientation," defines mythology and portrays it as an evolving pattern, constantly undergoing revision to keep pace with the evolution of the culture. Hence, mythology offers an archaeology of a people's changing sense of identity. Part Two, "Transmutations," portrays symbolic forms as eternal and archetypal, never annihilated but merely changing appearance to meet the demands of changing times. Hence, the analysis of the iconography and worship of the twelve Olympian deities paints a picture of…

Book details

List price: $25.95
Copyright year: 1994
Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
Publication date: 1/1/1994
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 382
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English

Blaise Daniel Staples received a Ph.D. in Classical Studies from Boston University and is the author of four books and numerous articles.