Exploring Greek Myth 1st Published Clark Matthew by Clark, Matthew 9781405194556, 9781405194563, 9781541681712, 1405194553, 1405194561, 1541681711 instant download after payment.

• Guides students from an introductory understanding of myths to a wide-ranging exploration of current scholarly approaches on mythology as a social practice and as an expression of thought
• Written in an informal conversational style appealing to students by an experienced lecturer in the field
• Offers extensive discussion of variant forms of myths and many lesser known, but deserving, stories
• Investigates a variety of approaches to the study of myth including: the sources of our knowledge of Greek myth, myth and ritual in ancient Greek society, comparative myth, myth and gender, hero cult, psychological interpretation of myth, and myth and philosophy
• Includes suggestions in each chapter for essays and research projects, as well as extensive lists of books and articles for further reading
• The author draws on the work of many leading scholars in the field  in his exploration of topics throughout the text