Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisComprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed text presents Greek and Roman myths in a lively and easy-to-read manner. The material has been rearranged to make it easier to find and the new edition has been streamlined. It features fresh translations, numerous illustrations (ancient and modern) of classical myths and legends, and commentary that emphasizes the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths were told. It also provides a cultural context so that readers can see how mythology has influenced the world and how it continues to influence society today., Classical Myth, Seventh Edition, illuminates the cultural context of classical myth and explains Greek and Roman myths in a lively and engaging manner. This comprehensive text offers lively translations of the best ancient sources for classical myth, as well as many illustrations, both ancient and modern. Based on the latest scholarship, the text provides students with information on the influence of Near Eastern myth, as well as concise sidebar essays that chronicle the legacy of Greek and Roman stories up to the present day. The Seventh Edition Features: New "Perspective" boxes on the God of War video games, the film 300, Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson young adult novel series, and vampire mythology; Eight new maps provide visuals for key sections; New web links in the text encourage you to explore media resources available through the Companion Website; New photos provide additional visual pedagogy for the featured myths. Accompanying this text is a Companion WebsiteTM offering tools for instructors and students alike. Visit http://www.pearsonhighered.com/powell for updated links to a vast array of resources, an interactive study guide, self-scoring quizzes, and more. Website: New image bank features all the images in the book that may be used for PowerPoints and online course presentations. New online library link provides additional full-length myths. Updated quizzes and study questions to accompany each chapter. Pick A Penguin! Pearson is delighted to offer select Penguin titles to use in conjunction with this text at a discounted price. Please visit www.pearsonhighered.com/penguin for more information. Book jacket., Comprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed text presents Greek and Roman myths in a lively and easy-to-read manner. The material has been rearranged to make it easier to find and the new edition has been streamlined. It features fresh translations, numerous illustrations (ancient and modern) of classical myths and legends, and commentary that emphasizes the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths were told. It also provides a cultural context so that readers can see how mythology has influenced the world and how it continues to influence society today.