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From Zeus and Europa, to Diana, Pan, and Prometheus, the misconceptions of ancient Greece and Rome seem to be to exert a classic ability over us. But what do those misconceptions represent, and just why are they so enduringly attractive? Why do they seem to be to be such a powerful way of talking about ourselves, our origins, and our wants? This imaginative and rousing Very Short Intro goes beyond a straightforward retelling of the reviews to explore the abundant record and diverse interpretations of classical myths. It is a wide-ranging consideration, examining how classical myths are being used and realized in both high art and popular culture, taking the listener from the temples of Crete to skyscrapers in New York, and finding classical myths in a variety of unpredicted places: from Arabic poetry and Hollywood films, to psychoanalysis, the bible, and MODERN spiritualism. About the series: THE Short Introductions series from Oxford University or college Press contains hundreds of titles in nearly every subject area. These audiobooks will be the perfect way to get ahead in a fresh subject quickly. Our expert writers combine facts, evaluation, point of view, new ideas, and passion to make interesting and challenging subject areas highly listenable.
