Mythology

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Edith Hamilton

The world-renowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present.We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. We hear the tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Cupid and Psyche, and mighty King Midas. We discover the origins of the names of the constellations. And we recognize reference points for countless works for art, literature and culture inquiry--from Freud's Oedipus complex to Wagner's Ring Cycle of operas to Eugene O'Neill's Mourning Becomes Electra.Both a reference text for scholars of all ages and a book to simply enjoy, Mythology is a classic not to be missed.

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Author

Edith Hamilton

Pages

512

Publisher

Grand Central Publishing

Published Date

2011-01-01

ISBN

0446574759 9780446574754

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"A great collection and explanations of myths! I knew most of the Greek ones, but there were so many interesting ones I had never heard of that were so fun to read! The author had a humorous yet intellectual way of explaining the origins of the myths, poking fun at how the authors and poets exaggerated or waxed poetry about certain tales. I was also pleasantly surprised when the book delved into Roman and Norse mythology as well! It honestly was a quick read and I probably would have finished it in one sitting if I didn’t have to deal with moving and starting law school. So glad I found time to finish it! Highly encourage anyone who loves mythology to give it a read!!!"