Richard P. Martin

The ancient stories of classical Greece come to life in an accessible and authoritative anthology that includes that chronicles the exploits of such heroes as Herakles and Perseus, the tragic love of Orpheus and Eurydice, Demeter's quest to find her lost daughter Persephone, and the machinations of Zeus, Hermes, Dionysus, and the other gods. Original.

Myths of the Ancient Greeks

Richard Martin

This is an engaging introduction which explores the latest thinking about Classical Mythology, the history of interpreting myths and the role of myths in cultural tradition, from painting to opera, philosophy, politics, drama, and religion in the modern day. It answers such questions as, what are ancient myths and who invented them; where do Gods come from; what makes a hero; how is Classical Myth used in the Modern World; and what approaches are there to the study of myth? Featuring further reading, a glossary of key terms and case studies from antiquity to the modern day, this is an essential introduction to the myths which have been a fundamental part of Western culture throughout history.

Classical Mythology: The Basics

John F. Miller

Lucia Athanassaki

Apolline Politics and Poetics

Antony and Isabelle Raubitschek Professor in Classics Richard P Martin

Drawing on recent studies in ethnography and sociolinguistics, Richard Martin here sets forth a poetics of Homeric speeches, which he sees not merely as poetic creations but as the representation of an actual form of speaking in a traditional culture.

Richard P. Martin

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