Greek Gods, Human Lives
Greek Gods, Human Lives

Author: Mary R. Lefkowitz

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 9780300107692

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Insightful and fun, this new guide to an ancient mythology explains why the Greek gods and goddesses are still so captivating to us, revisiting the work of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and Shakespeare in search of the essence of these stories. (Mythology & Folklore)

Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology
Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology

Author: Luke Roman

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 1438126395

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Greek and Roman mythology has fascinated people for more than two millennia, and its influence on cultures throughout Europe, America, North Africa, and the Middle East attests to the universal appeal of the stories. This title examines the best-known figures of Greek and Roman mythology together with the great works of classic literature.

Greek Myths in Roman Art and Culture
Greek Myths in Roman Art and Culture

Author: Zahra Newby

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-09-15

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 1107072247

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A new reading of the portrayal of Greek myths in Roman art, revealing important shifts in Roman values and identities.

Performance in Greek and Roman Theatre
Performance in Greek and Roman Theatre

Author: George Harrison

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2013-03-15

Total Pages: 601

ISBN-13: 9004245456

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Drawing on insights from various disciplines (philology, archaeology, art) as well as from performance and reception studies, this volume shows how a heightened awareness of performance can enhance our appreciation of Greek and Roman theatre.