Classical mythology

By Mark P.O. Morford and Robert J. Lenardon.

Part One - The myths of creation: The gods: 1. Myths of creation -- 2. Zeus's rise to power: the creation of mortals -- 3. The twelve Olympians : Zeus, Hera and their children -- 4. Anthromorphism and Greek humanism -- 5. Poseidon, sea deities, group divinities, and monsters -- 6. Athena -- 7. Aphrodite and Eros -- 8. Artemis -- 9. Apollo -- 10. Hermes -- 11. Dionysus, Pan, Echo, and Narcissus -- 12. Demeter and the Eleusinian mysteries -- 13. Views of the afterlife: the realm of Hades -- 14. Orpheus and Orphism: mystery religions in Roman times. Part Two - The Greek sagas: Greek local legends: 15. The Theban saga -- 16. The Mycenaean saga -- 17. The Trojan saga -- 18. The returns -- 19. Perseus and the legends of Argos -- 20. Heracles -- 21. Theseus and the legends of Attica -- 22. The Argonauts -- 23. Myths of local heroes and heroines. Part Three - The survival of classical mythology: 24. The nature of Roman mythology -- 25. The survival of classical mythology in literature and art -- 26. Classical mythology in music and film

'Major and comprehensive guide to Greek and Roman mythology by classics professors, with citations and extensive translations of source materials. A good adjunct to Graves, with organization by themes and stories. Good cross-referencing.'

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