| Description |
332 pages ; 19 cm |
| Series |
A Pelican book |
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Pelican book.
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| Contents |
Part 1. The nature of myths. Problems of definiton -- The relation of myths to folktales -- Five monolithic theories -- Myths as products of the psyche -- Part 2. The Greek myths. Greek myths in literature -- Myths of the gods and the early history of men -- The heroes -- The mythical life of Heracles -- The development of the hero-myth -- Part 3. Influences and transformations. Myths and rituals -- The influence of Western Asia on Greek myths -- From myths to philosophy? |
| Analysis |
Mythology, Greek |
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Ancient Greek myths |
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Mythology, Greek |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages [305]-306 |
| Subject |
Mythology, Greek.
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| LC no. |
74196296 |
| ISBN |
0140217835 |
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