The World of Classical Myth: Gods and Goddesses, Heroines and Heroes

by Danny Staples and Carl A.P. Ruck

The in-depth and well researched material in The World of Classical Myth is presented against a background of history, archaeology, social custom, religion, topography, and monuments. Part One, "Orientation," defines mythology and portrays it as an evolving pattern, constantly undergoing revision to keep pace with the evolution of the culture. Hence, mythology offers an archaeology of a people's changing sense of identity. Part Two, "Transmutations,"...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890895759
• ISBN13: 9780890895757
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Truly integrates entheogens in their proper place

This is a fine survey and analysis of Greek mythology. The matter-of-fact balanced integration of the entheogen aspect of myth is noteworthy. This clear, straightforward book is a good college textbook.

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