Author Description
Classical Mythology in Context provides a contextualized treatment of classical myth, combining ancient sources, comparative perspectives, theoretical approaches, and artistic interpretations. It encourages students to directly encounter and explore ancient myths and to understand them inbroader interpretative contexts. It features a modular structure that coincides with the four main components of a classical mythology history, theory, comparison, and reception.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates how classical mythology functions within its original historical, theoretical, and comparative frameworks. Maurizio provides a comprehensive academic resource that synthesizes primary ancient sources with modern analytical methods. The book is structured to guide students through the complexities of myth by balancing historical context with the evolution of reception over time.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of primary ancient source materials
- Theoretical frameworks for interpreting mythological narratives
- Comparative studies across different cultural contexts
- Examination of artistic and historical reception
Scope Limits
- Does not provide an exhaustive encyclopedia of every minor deity or local cult
- Does not focus on creative retelling or fictionalized adaptations of myths
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently highlight this text as a foundational resource for university-level classical studies due to its modular and accessible structure. Readers often note that the academic density of the prose is well-balanced, making it suitable for both introductory students and those seeking a deeper theoretical understanding of the field.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2015-11-13
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-10:
0190629835
ISBN-13:
9780190629830
History
Mythology
Education
Humanities