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Imaginary Greece
The Contexts of Mythology

Author: Richard Buxton

Date Published: July 1994
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format: Paperback
isbn: 9780521338653

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This is a study of Greek myths in relation to the society in which they were originally told. It does not re-tell the myths; rather, it offers an analysis of how myths played a fundamental role in the lives of the Greeks. The relation between reality and fantasy is discussed by means of three case studies: the landscape, the family, and religion. Most of all, this book seeks to demonstrate how the seemingly endless variations of Greek mythology are a product of its particular people, place, and time.
- Examines the ancient context of Greek mythology rather than treating the myths as timeless symbols or telling the stories
- This book demystifies Greek mythology: Richard Buxton writes in a clear and readable style, avoiding the jargon of much myth-theory
- As important for those studying Greek cultural history as for those specialising in mythology
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Product details
- Date Published: July 1994
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521338653
- length: 268 pages
- dimensions: 210 x 148 x 15 mm
- weight: 0.407kg
- contains: 23 b/w illus.
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part I. Narrative Contexts:
1. Telling tales
2. Myths in performance
3. Performance into text
4. Images in context
Part II. Re-Imagining the World:
5. Cookery and recipes
6. Landscape
7. Family
8. Religion
Part III. What was the Point?:
9. The actors' perceptions
10. Modern perspectives
Epilogue.
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Richard Buxton