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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 mythsAn 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 figuresAmple selections of primary sources, all from the Oxford World's Classics seriesA robust comparative approach examining Greek myths alongside other myths from the Mediterranean Basin and the Ancient Near EastAn approach to the reception of myths as interpretation and reflection in Western art, with an emphasis on contemporary cultureAn Ancillary Resource Center (ARC) that includes PowerPoint-based lecture slides and an Instructor's Resource ManualA Companion Website that provides additional student and instructor resourcesFEATURES Compelling and relevant illustrations provide visual evidence for placing myths in contextAbundant maps help students locate all sites in Greece, the larger Greek world, and the Ancient Near EastA 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 thinkingPaired chapters explore different aspects of a god, hero, or heroine, equipping students with analytical tools that can be applied to other topicsA list of Key Terms at the end of each chapter helps students review and retain its most important pointsA "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 contentA 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 Annotated Bibliography of Women in Classical Mythology AUTHOR: Bell R E TITLE: Women of Classical Mythology: A Biographical Dictionary PUBLISHED: Oxford: Oxford University Press 1993 DESCRIPTION: Paperback 480 p sphinx mythology Britannicacom Sphinx a mythological creature with a lion's body and a human head an important image in Egyptian and Greek art and legend SparkNotes: Mythology: Themes Motifs & Symbols Description and explanation of the major themes of Mythology This accessible literary criticism is perfect for anyone faced with Mythology essays papers tests Lucifer classical mythology Britannicacom Lucifer ( Latin: Lightbearer) Greek Phosphorus or Eosphoros in classical mythology the morning star (ie the planet Venus at dawn); personified as a male Mythology - definition of mythology by The Free Dictionary In the mythology of the savage these mountains were afterwards considered sacred and inaccessible full of unearthly wonders illuminated at lofty heights by the Classical Mythology Prof Vandiver-Literature - English From Athena to Zeus Professor Elizabeth Vandiver leads an illuminating exploration of classical mythology and its treasure trove of unforgettable characters and stories SparkNotes - Mythology From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes the SparkNotes Mythology Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes tests and Daemon (classical mythology) - Wikipedia Etymology Daimons were the souls of men of the golden age acting as tutelary deities according to entry at Liddell & Scott "Daemon" is the Latin Classical - definition of classical by The Free Dictionary classical (kls-kl) adj 1 a Of or relating to the ancient Greeks and Romans especially their art architecture and literature b Conforming to the Pluto (mythology) - Wikipedia Pluto (Greek: Ploutn) was the ruler of the underworld in classical mythology The earlier name for the god was Hades which became more common as
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