Classical Mythology in Context
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- Synopsis
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Classical Mythology in Context encourages students to directly encounter and explore ancient myths and to understand them in broader interpretative contexts. Featuring a modular structure that coincides with the four main components of a classical mythology course--history, theory, comparison, and reception--each chapter (with the exception of Chapter 1) is built around one central figure or topic. Classical Mythology in Context provides:
- A sustained discussion of religious practices and sacred places that offers a key approach to the historical contextualization of Greek myths
- An introduction to--and integration of--theoretical approaches to myth in each chapter that shows how these approaches affect the ways in which students understand myths and mythic figures
- Ample selections of primary sources, all from the Oxford World's Classics series
- A robust comparative approach examining Greek myths alongside other myths from the Mediterranean Basin and the Ancient Near East
- An approach to the reception of myths as interpretation and reflection in Western art, with an emphasis on contemporary culture
- An Ancillary Resource Center (ARC) that includes PowerPoint-based lecture slides and an Instructor's Resource Manual
- A Companion Website that provides additional student and instructor resources
FEATURES:
- Compelling and relevant illustrations provide visual evidence for placing myths in context
- Abundant maps help students locate all sites in Greece, the larger Greek world, and the Ancient Near East
- A detailed Timeline for Greece, Rome, and the Ancient Near East helps students situate key works within their cultural and historical contexts
- "The Essentials": In Part I, these boxes appear at the start of each chapter, introducing students to the most essential information about a god or goddess and previewing that chapter's content. In Part II, they appear whenever a new hero or heroine is introduced.
- "Before You Read" section for each primary source and critical reading is prefaced with a brief contextual overview followed by questions that encourage critical thinking
- Paired chapters explore different aspects of a god, hero, or heroine, equipping students with analytical tools that can be applied to other topics
- A list of Key Terms at the end of each chapter helps students review and retain its most important points
- A "For Further Exploration" annotated bibliography at the end of each chapter provides a starting point for students who wish to learn more about the chapter's content
- A Select Bibliography at the end of the book, divided by chapter (and further divided by chapter section) emphasizes scholarly works that are accessible to students
- A Combined Glossary and Index includes a pronunciation key, the Greek form (where relevant), and brief description for all figures, places, and rituals in the text
- Copyright:
- 2016
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- ISBN-13:
- 9780199782833
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 10/17/18
- Copyrighted By:
- Oxford University Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Language Arts, Sociology
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.