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Classical Mythology in Context Lisa Maurizio
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Proteus, in Greek mythology, the prophetic old man of the sea and shepherd of the sea's flocks (e.g., seals). Retail Price to Students: $79.95. Classical Myth, 6e illuminates the cultural context of classical myth and explains Greek and Roman myths in a lively and engaging manner. Polyphemus (In Greek: Πολύφημος) was a cyclops portrayed in the Odyssey and the Aeneid. The mythology of the ancient Greeks included a dazzling array of deities, demigods, monsters, and heroes. Classical Mythology in Context encourages students to directly encounter and explore ancient myths and to understand them in broader interpretative contexts. Classical Mythology in Context. The meaning of the word needs to be understood in context. Ruth Scodel's Introduction examines the cultural and political context in which Anthology of Classical Myth Classical Mythology in Literature, Art, and Music. Antigone, in Greek legend, the daughter born of the unwittingly incestuous union of Oedipus and his mother, Jocasta. We also examine some key thematic elements of Classical mythology- the figure of the to explore how myth is used in aparticular political and social context. In Greek religion, son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, and brother of the deities Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera, and Hestia. Table of Contents, Chapter 1: The Nature of Myth, Chapter 2: The Cultural Context of Classical Myth Welcome to the Companion Website for Classical Myth. Ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty, identified with Venus by the Romans.