The Uses of Greek Mythology

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History
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Author: Ken Dowden ISBN: 9781134926275
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 11, 2002
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Ken Dowden
ISBN: 9781134926275
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 11, 2002
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In an innovative sequence of topics, Ken Dowden explores the uses Greeks made of myth and the uses to which we can put myth in recovering the richness of their culture. Most aspects of Greek life and history - including war, religion and sexuality - which are discernable through myth, as well as most modern approaches, are given a context in a book which is designed to be useful, accessible and stimulating.

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In an innovative sequence of topics, Ken Dowden explores the uses Greeks made of myth and the uses to which we can put myth in recovering the richness of their culture. Most aspects of Greek life and history - including war, religion and sexuality - which are discernable through myth, as well as most modern approaches, are given a context in a book which is designed to be useful, accessible and stimulating.

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