| The Uses of Greek Mythology Contributor(s): Dowden, Ken (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415061350 ISBN-13: 9780415061353 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1992 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Antiquities & Archaeology - Art - Literary Criticism |
| Dewey: 292.13 |
| LCCN: 91038305 |
| Lexile Measure: 1310 |
| Series: International Library of Psychology |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6.12" W x 7.88" (0.52 lbs) 216 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In an innovative sequence of topics, Ken Dowden explores the uses Greeks made of myth and the uses to which we can put myth in recovering the richness of their culture. Most aspects of Greek life and history - including war, religion and sexuality - which are discernable through myth, as well as most modern approaches, are given a context in a book which is designed to be useful, accessible and stimulating. |