Ancient Greek myths shaped and were shaped by one of the most important culture in the history of the world. Even today, stories such as Oedipus, Narcissus, Odysseus and the Golden Fleece reverberate through our popular culture. This is the ideal introduction to Greek myth. The opening chapter is a detailed background to Greek culture and mythology. From then on , the book explores eleven well-known Greek myths, retelling them in modern English, and teasing out their meanings and cultural significance.
- ISBN10 1444163485
- ISBN13 9781444163483
- Publish Date 27 July 2012 (first published 25 May 2012)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher John Murray Press
- Imprint Teach Yourself
- Edition Digital original
- Format eBook
- Pages 160
- Language English