Classical Mythology in Context

Classical Mythology in Context

<em>Classical Mythology in Context</em> encourages students to directly encounter and explore ancient myths and to understand them in broader interpretative contexts. <strong>Featuring a modular structure that coincides with the four main components of a classical mythology course--history, theory, comparison,</strong> <strong>and reception--each chapter (with the exception of Chapter 1) is built around one central figure or topic.</strong> <br><br><strong></strong><strong><em>Classical Mythology in Context</em></strong><strong> provides:</strong><br><br>A sustained discussion of religious practices and sacred places that offers a key approach to the historical contextualization of Greek myths<br><br>An introduction to--and integration of--theoretical approaches to myth in each chapter that shows how these approaches affect the ways in which students understand myths and mythic figures<br><br>Ample selections of primary sources, all from the <em>Oxford World's Classics</em> series<br><br>A robust comparative approach examining Greek myths alongside other myths from the Mediterranean Basin and the Ancient Near East<br><br>An approach to the reception of myths as interpretation and reflection in Western art, with an emphasis on contemporary culture<br><br>An Ancillary Resource Center (ARC) that includes PowerPoint-based lecture slides and an Instructor's Resource Manual<br><br>A Companion Website that provides additional student and instructor resources<br><br><strong>FEATURES</strong> <br><br><strong>Compelling and relevant illustrations</strong> provide visual evidence for placing myths in context<br><br><strong>Abundant maps</strong> help students locate all sites in Greece, the larger Greek world, and the Ancient Near East<br><br><strong>A detailed Timeline</strong> for Greece, Rome, and the Ancient Near East helps students situate key works within their cultural and historical contexts<br><br><strong>"The Essentials":</strong> In Part I, these boxes appear at the start of each chapter, introducing students to the most essential information about a god or goddess and previewing that chapter's content. In Part II, they appear whenever a new hero or heroine is introduced.<br><br><strong>"Before You Read"</strong> section for each primary source and critical reading is prefaced with a brief contextual overview followed by questions that encourage critical thinking<br><br><strong>Paired chapters explore different aspects of a god, hero, or heroine,</strong> equipping students with analytical tools that can be applied to other topics<br><br>A list of <strong>Key Terms</strong> at the end of each chapter helps students review and retain its most important points<br><br>A <strong>"For Further Exploration"</strong> annotated bibliography at the end of each chapter provides a starting point for students who wish to learn more about the chapter's content<br><br>A <strong>Select Bibliography</strong> at the end of the book, divided by chapter (and further divided by chapter section) emphasizes scholarly works that are accessible to students <br><br>A <strong>Combined Glossary and Index</strong> includes a pronunciation key, the Greek form (where relevant), and brief description for all figures, places, and rituals in the text<br>