Classical mythology / Mark P.O. Morford, Robert J. Lenardon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morford, Mark P. O., 1929-2019.

Contributor:

Lenardon, Robert J., 1928-

George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mythology, Classical.

Physical Description:

xvii, 778, 30 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm

Edition:

Seventh edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003.

Summary:

Featuring the authors' extensive, clear, and faithful translations of original sources, Classical Mythology, Seventh Edition, retells the myths and legends of Greece and Rome in a lucid and engaging style. Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, it incorporates a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary to make classical myths come alive for students. The discussion covers comparative and interpretative approaches as well as evidence from art and archaeology. The authors also examine the enduring survival of classical mythology in the fields of art, literature, music, dance, and film. Classical Mythology, Seventh Edition, enables students to explore the fascinating nature of Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines and to appreciate the most significant ancient sources of classical legends and myths. The text is beautifully enhanced by over 150 illustrations, in both color and black and white.

Contents:

Part 1 The Myths of Creation: the Gods

1 Interpretation and Definition of Classical Mythology 3

Appendix to Chapter 1: Sources for Classical Mythology 26

2 Historical Background of Greek Mythology 39

3 Myths of Creation 51

Additional Reading: Hesiod and the Muses (Theogony, 1-115) 71

4 Zeus' Rise to Power: The Creation of Mortals 76

Additional Reading: Parallels in Myths of Greece and the Ancient Near East 98

5 The Twelve Olympians: Zeus, Hera, and Their Children 108

6 The Nature of the Gods 128

7 Poseidon, Sea Deities, Group Divinities, and Monsters 147

8 Athena 157

9 Aphrodite and Eros 171

10 Artemis 200

Additional Reading: Selections from Euripides' Hippolytus 212

11 Apollo 226

Additional Reading: The Homeric Hymn to Pythian Apollo 246

12 Hermes 257

13 Dionysus, Pan, Echo, and Narcissus 274

14 Demeter and the Eleusinian Mysteries 307

15 Views of the Afterlife: The Realm of Hades 328

16 Orpheus and Orphism: Mystery Religions in Roman Times 354

Part 2 The Greek Sagas: Greek Local Legends

17 The Theban Saga 375

18 The Mycenaean Saga 404

Additional Reading: Orestes and the Three Electras 416

19 The Trojan Saga and the Iliad 436

20 The Returns and the Odyssey 482

21 Perseus and the Legends of Argos 505

22 Heracles 519

23 Theseus and the Legends of Attica 548

24 Jason, Medea, and the Argonauts 573

Additional Reading: Jason and Medea in Euripides 589

25 Myths of Local Heroes and Heroines 602

Part 3 The Nature of Roman Mythology

26 Roman Mythology and Saga 623

Part 4 The Survival of Classical Mythology

27 Classical Mythology in Literature and Art 667

28 Classical Mythology in Music, Dance, and Film 705.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 763) and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

ISBN:

0195153448

OCLC:

49421755