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Record Nr.

UNINA9910792113003321

Autore

Morales Helen

Titolo

Classical mythology : a very short introduction / / Helen Morales

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Oxford] : , : Oxford University Press, , 2007

ISBN

0-19-151700-3

1-281-14681-1

1-4356-0942-5

9786611146818

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (143 pages) : illustrations, map, portraits

Collana

Very short introductions ; ; 167

Disciplina

292.13

Soggetti

Mythology, Classical, in art

Mythology, Classical, in literature

Mythology, Classical

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 124-138) and index.

Sommario/riassunto

From Zeus to Europa, to Pan and Prometheus, the myths of ancient Greece and Rome continue to pervade the numerous facets of our existence. The author explores the rich history and varying interpretations of classical myth in both high art and popular culture as well as its ongoing influence in modern society.