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Blackwell, Christopher W. Mythology for Dummies
For Dummies May 15, 2002 0-7645-5432-8 / 9780764554322 Paperback Very Good+
No markings throughout: Every culture and time has its myths. You might say that myths help us to u nderstand people, since just like people they can be inspirational and beau tiful, as well as cruel and violent. The main players in mythology are the original drama kings and queens - they hang themselves in shame, poke out t heir own eyes, rule cities, and marry their relatives - and the fun doesn't stop there! If you want all the scoop on gods and goddesses, fates and fur ies, monsters and heroes from around the world, Mythology for Dummies is th e Who's Who of mythological figures that you can't do without. It's no secret that mythology can be confusing for anyone. From cultural he ro Johnny Appleseed, to manly Odysseus, to femme fatale Aphrodite, and thos e pesky Cyclops running amuck on that faraway island, Mythology for Dummies covers all the bases, including information on: Greek mythology Homer's Iliad and Odyssey Roman mythology Virgil's Aeneid Beowulf Non-European mythology Also, this book will get you up to speed on the heavy stuff-like how mythol ogy intersects with our lives, and explores the meaning of existence. Organ ized into chapters on specific topics, it breaks down the common types of m yths and mythological figures, and offers plain-English explanations of how myths have appeared in cultures throughout the ages. You'll find what you need to know on these topics and many more: What makes myths different from legends and fairy tales Greek creation myths and those really ancient Greek Gods The Olympian Gods (taller, younger, and better looking than you) The Greek goddesses (
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