The Greek Myths That Shape the Way We Think
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A sophisticated look into the eight Greek myths that remain the
most relevant to us today, exploring their powerful cultural impact
from their ancient origins to the present. The Greek myths have
been retold countless times, first by the conquering Romans, then
through the medieval and Renaissance eras of Europe, and finally
finding new expression in masterworks of art, literature and cinema
on the global stage. Classical scholar Richard Buxton explores the
stories at the heart of this ancient mythology and how they have
come to influence our society today.The Greek legends seem to speak
to us universally, their deities tantalizingly human - often
indulging in behaviours morally ambiguous at best and obscene at
worst - and their heroes dealing with dilemmas and destinies that
echo, if exaggeratedly, conflicts in our own lives. The dramatic
choices that such figures as Prometheus, Medea and Oedipus face
have resonated with audiences over thousands of years. Each chapter
focuses on a mythical character and the powerful stories and
interpretations that surround them.Yet the myths' relevance has not
been uniform, they shift with the cultural tide. They have endured
moments of censure, criticism, and even ridicule, but now their
influence can be recognized almost everywhere, from opera to
psychology, from fashion to contemporary art. How is it that these
tales have retained their power to connect with our own
fascinations, fears and desires, though they came from a world very
different from our own? Here Buxton charts their cultural impact
through a rich variety of re-imaginings, examining the many guises
they have taken through the ages and the profound truths that they
continue to illuminate.
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Thames & Hudson ,
Richard Buxton
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Thames & Hudson,
Richard Buxton
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Slovart
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