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Classical Myth
Comprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed text presents Greek and Roman myths in a lively and easy-to-read manner. The material has been rearranged to make it easier to find and the new edition has been streamlined. It features fresh translations, numerous illustrations (ancient and modern) of classical myths and legends, and commentary that emphasizes the anthropolo...more
Paperback, 694 pages
Published
October 1st 2008
by Pearson Longman
(first published January 1995)
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I read most of this textbook for my Classical Mythology class in the fall of 2008. I started re-reading it a few days ago :-)
This is one of the best textbooks on classical (Greek and Roman) Mythology out there. It's well organized, and the organization really helps pull together the larger themes of many more well-known myths. The passages of texts chosen are appropriate and not too long but many are from less common sources. This book is excellent for an overarching survey text; outside reading assignments of the classics should be added in where relevant. There are also a lot of extras related to this book on the pu...more
I took this course because it was an elective. Little did I know how much I'd love Mythology and its importance to understanding who we are. Myth is rife throughout our language, labels, and in our meaning. If you want to understand yourself and your roots better then this is the place to go. Oh, by the way, Barry Powell is the master of myth and will not disappoint or lead you astray.
Probably the best overview of Greek mythology I have ever read. This book does not read like a text book.
Okay, the glossary in The Voyage of Argo is too abbreviated so I'm having to bust out my old mythology book as a reference. First read this one for undergrad coursework back in 2001. It's a succinct and well-organized survey text.
I actually read the 2nd ed. and am ordering the 6th ed. for my mythology class. I like the many translations from many classical sources.
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Textbook for my Classical Mythology class, obviously. LoL!
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