Imaginary Greece: The Contexts of Mythology

This is a study of Greek myths in relation to the society in which they were originally told. It does not re-tell the myths; rather, it offers an analysis of how myths played a fundamental role in the lives of the Greeks. The relation between reality and fantasy is discussed by means of three case studies: the landscape, the family, and religion. Most of all, this book seeks to demonstrate how the seemingly endless variations of Greek mythology are a product of its particular people, place, and time.

Author: Richard Buxton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 07/29/1994
Pages: 268
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.82w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780521338653

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