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Greek & Roman Gods & Myths (General)
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The Cambridge Companion to Greek Mythology by Roger D. WoodardPublication Date: 2008
Professor Roger Woodard brings together a group of the world's most authoritative scholars of classical myth to present a thorough treatment of all aspects of Greek mythology. Sixteen original articles guide the reader through all aspects of the ancient mythic tradition and its influence around the world and in later years, from the epic poetry of 8th century BC to the mythographic catalogues of the early centuries AD.
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The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories by Philip MatyszakPublication Date: 2010
The myths of ancient Greece and Rome can seem bewilderingly complex, yet they are so much a part of modern life and discourse that most of us know fragments of them. This comprehensive companion takes these fragments and weaves them into an accessible and enjoyable narrative, guiding the reader through the basic stories of classical myth.
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The Gods of Olympus: A History by Barbara GraziosiPublication Date: 2015
The gods of Olympus are the most colorful characters of Greek civilization: even in antiquity, they were said to be cruel, oversexed, mad, or just plain silly. Yet for all their foibles and flaws, they proved to be tough survivors, far outlasting their original worshippers. Drawing on a wide range of literary and archaeological sources,The Gods of Olympus opens a new window on the ancient world and its lasting influence.
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Parallel Myths by J. F. BierleinPublication Date: 1994
An entertaining and thought-provoking look at the common threads woven through the world's greatest myths -- and the central role they have played through time.
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Oh My Gods by Philip FreemanPublication Date: 2012
From acclaimed writer and scholar Philip Freeman, a contemporary retelling of classic Greek and Roman mythology. Freeman's version of the myths will appeal to the many people who are unsure about some mythological references, and to everyone who enjoys reading stories about errant gods, fantastic creatures, and human heroes. They provide valuable insights into the Greek and Roman imagination. They speak to fundamental aspects of human nature--our hopes, fears, desires--that have not changed. Freeman's version is contemporary and accessible.
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The Gods of Ancient Greece by Jan N. Bremmer; Andrew Erskine (Editor)Publication Date: 2010
Although Apollo and Dionysos, Artemis and Aphrodite, Zeus and Hermes are household names, it is much less clear what these divinities meant and stood for in ancient Greece. In fact, they have been very much neglected in modern scholarship. This book brings together a team of international scholars with the aim of remedying this situation and generating new approaches to the nature and development of the Greek gods in the period from Homer until Late Antiquity.
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Dancing with Goddesses: Archetypes, Poetry, and Empowerment by Annis PrattPublication Date: 1994
Contents: pt. 1. Medusa. 1. The Other Side of a Mirror: The Deep Background of the Medusa Archetype. 2. Medusa in Twentieth-Century British and U.S. Poetry. 3. Medusa in Canada -- pt. 2. Aphrodite. 4. The Deep Background of the Aphrodite Archetype. 5. Aphrodite in Medieval through Nineteenth-Century Poetry. 6. Aphrodite in Twentieth-Century Poetry by Men. 7. Aphrodite in Twentieth-Century Poetry by Women. 8. Romancing the Stone: Love Poetry in Canada -- pt. 3. Where the Wild Things Are. 9. The Artemis Continuum. 10. Archetypal Patterns and Native American Poetry. 11. Bear!
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Greek Mythography in the Roman World by Alan CameronPublication Date: 2004
By the Roman age the traditional stories of Greek myth had long since ceased to reflect popular culture. Alan Cameron identifies a hitherto unrecognized type of aid to the reading of Greek and Latin classical and classicizing texts--what might be called mythographic companions to learned poets such as Aratus, Callimachus, Vergil, and Ovid, complete with source references. Much of this book is devoted to an analysis of the importance evidently attached to citing classical sources for mythical stories, the clearest proof that they were now a part of learned culture.
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The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories by 
The Gods of Olympus: A History by 
Parallel Myths by 
Oh My Gods by 
The Gods of Ancient Greece by 
Dancing with Goddesses: Archetypes, Poetry, and Empowerment by 
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