Greek and Egyptian Mythologies

The articles offer illuminating examples of the working of myth in cultures past and present-how we create, use, and are guided by systems of myth to answer fundamental questions about ourselves and our world.

Summary

The seventy-two entries in this volume explore, among other topics, the history, geography, and religion of Greece, Plato's mythology and philosophy, the powers of marriage in Greece, heroes and gods of war in the Greek epic, and origins of mankind in Greek myths.

Product details

• Authors: Yves Bonnefoy, Bonnefoy Yves, Wendy Doniger
• Assisted by: Yves Bonnefoy (Editor), Wendy Doniger (Translation), Gerald Honigsblum (Translation)
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.11.1992
• EAN: 9780226064543
• ISBN: 978-0-226-06454-3
• No. of pages: 292
• Illustrations: Ill.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Egypt, Ancient Greece, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, LITERARY CRITICISM / African, Folklore, myths & legends, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)