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OverviewExploring Greek Myth offers an extensive discussion of variant forms of myths and lesser-known stories, including important local myths and local versions of PanHellenic myths. Clark also discusses approaches to understanding myths, allowing students to gain an appreciation of the variety in one volume.Guides students from an introductory understanding of myths to a wide-ranging exploration of current scholarly approaches on mythology as a social practice and as an expression of thoughtWritten in an informal conversational style appealing to students by an experienced lecturer in the fieldOffers extensive discussion of variant forms of myths and many lesser known, but deserving, storiesInvestigates a variety of approaches to the study of myth including: the sources of our knowledge of Greek myth, myth and ritual in ancient Greek society, comparative myth, myth and gender, hero cult, psychological interpretation of myth, and myth and philosophyIncludes suggestions in each chapter for essays and research projects, as well as extensive lists of books and articles for further readingThe author draws on the work of many leading scholars in the field in his exploration of topics throughout the text Full Product DetailsAuthor: Matthew Clark (York University,Toronto, ON)Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell ISBN: 9781283521505ISBN 10: 1283521504 Pages: 212 Publication Date: 02 August 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |