Greek Myth

Lowell Edmunds

Published by De Gruyter 2021

Greek Myth

Lowell Edmunds

Volume 2 in the series Trends in Classics - Key Perspectives on Classical Research

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110696202

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About this book

This volume provides a guide to research in the field of Greek Myth, introducing the main questions, theories and methods related to the study of Greek Myth today. The author points out, with critical reappraisal, the key themes and ideas in recent scholarship and makes suggestions for future lines of study. Aimed at students and scholars in Classics, it will also be of interest to larger audiences in the Humanities.

state-of-the-art guide to research on Greek myth
assessment of key themes and ideas shaping previous scholarship
prominent scholar in the field

Author information

Lowell Edmunds, The State University of New Jersey, New Jersey, US.

Frontmatter Accessible Download PDF	I
Preface Accessible Download PDF	V
Contents Accessible Download PDF	VII
Abbreviations Accessible Download PDF	XI
Introduction Accessible Download PDF	XV
1 Myth in Visual Media: The Example of Theseus Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	1
2 Greek Myth as Story-Telling and in Oratory Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	15
3 Characters and Names in Myth, Epic and Fiction Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	33
4 Mythography Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	49
5 The Question of Belief in Myth Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	64
6 Myth and Religion, Myth and Cult, Myth and Ritual Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	80
7 Three Great Theories of Myth Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	94
8 Three Comparative Approaches Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	110
9 Typology, Morphology and Segmentation Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	125
10 Conclusion Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	142
11 Appendix: Muthos and Myth. From Homer to Plato and Aristotle Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	156
Works Cited Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	173
Index Nominum et Rerum Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	197
Index Locorum Requires Authentication Accessible Download PDF	205

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
Audience: Students and Scholars of Classical Studies
Pages
- Front matter: 29
- Main content: 213
Illustrations
- Tables: 2
Keywords: Greek Myth; Religion; Mythography

eBook

Published: April 6, 2021
ISBN: 9783110696202

Paperback

Published: April 6, 2021
ISBN: 9783110682335