Kevin Osborn & Dana L. Burgess, "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology (2nd Edition)" (Repost)

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An exploration of timeless legends.
First told centuries ago, the ancient myths of the Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate and influence the world today. The expanded edition of this popular guide examines why these legends remain an integral part of human history, citing their literary value, and their presence throughout popular culture in such works as J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, and the Coen brothers' film O Brother, Where Art Thou?.

• Features a 50-page "who's who" glossary of classical mythological characters—from both the Greek and Roman versions
  
• An updated look at recent movies and television series' based on mythology, including Helen of Troy, HBO's animated Odyssey, and the Disney Channel's Hercules

From the Back Cover
You're no idiot, of course. You know the ancient myths are more than bedtime stories for children—or visual images reflected in contemporary advertising. These legendary stories appeal to generation after generation because their common themes unite humanity regardless of birthplace, race, or religion.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology, Second Edition, features both the Greek and Roman versions of these millennia-old tales. In this revised and updated Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

• A complete listing of all mythological gods, heroes, and creatures, including fascinating descriptions.
  
• Why there are so many parallels between the Roman and Greek myths.
  
• Gripping accounts of the adventures of Odysseus, Perseus, and Jason and the Argonauts
  
• The dramatic original story of Achilles, Hector, and the Trojan War.

Contents

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Contents at a Glance Foreword Introduction Part 1: The Beginning of All Things  1 Tell Me a Story  2 O Brave New World  3 Hey, I've Heard That Before! The Roots of Classical Myth  4 Author, Author Part 2: Welcome to the Pantheon – The Greek Gods  5 Tales of the Titanic  6 The Reign of Thunder and Lightning: Olympus Under Zeus  7 The A Team: Olympians All  8 Friends, Fairies, and Fairy Tale Monsters  9 Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: Dionysus Part 3: Everyone Needs a Hero  10 The Model Hero: Perseus  11 What the Hell? Adventures in the Underworld  12 Even the Wisest Cannot See: Oedipus the King  13 The Labors of Heracles  14 Crimes of Passion: Jason, Medea, and the Argonauts  15 Lucky in War, Unlucky in Love: Theseus  16 All's Not Fair in Love and War: The Fall of Troy  17 Achilles: The Angry Young Hero  18 Take the Long Way Home: Odysseus  19 Not in Our Stars: Tragic Heroes and Their Fates Part 4: Friends, Romans, Countrymen  20 When in Rome, Worship As the Romans Worship  21 Meet the New Boss(Es), Same As the Old Boss(Es): The Gods and Goddesses of Rome  22 All Roads Lead to Rome: The Odyssey of Aeneas  23 Rome Wasn't Built in a Day Appendix A: Glossary of Terms Appendix B: Who's Who in Classical Mythology Appendix C: What's in a Name? Greek and Roman Gods and Heroes Appendix D: Be Careful What You Wish For: The Fates of Mortals Who Slept with Gods or Goddesses Appendix E: Read More About It Index

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Tags: Literature, LiteraryCriticism, Mythology

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