Classical mythology the Greeks
Professor Peter Meineck examines in detail the far-reaching influence of Greek myths on Western thought and literature. The nature of myth and its importance to ancient Greece in terms of storytelling, music, poetry, religion, cults, rituals, theatre, and literature are viewed through works ranging...
| Main Author: | Meineck, Peter, 1967- |
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| Format: | Audiobooks Audiobook (CD) |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Prince Frederick, MD :
Recorded Books,
p2004.
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| Series: |
Modern scholar.
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| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
Professor Peter Meineck examines in detail the far-reaching influence of Greek myths on Western thought and literature. The nature of myth and its importance to ancient Greece in terms of storytelling, music, poetry, religion, cults, rituals, theatre, and literature are viewed through works ranging from Homer's Illiad and Odyssey to the writings of Sophocles and Aeschylus. These lectures are an entertaining guide to Greek mythology and a fascinating look into the culture and time that produced these eternal tales. |
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| Item Description: |
"Tracks approximately every 5 mintues." At head of container title: Recorded Books presents. Compact discs. "14 lectures, 7 compact discs"--Container cover. |
| Physical Description: |
7 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guide (72 p. : ill. (some col.) : 22 cm. Issued also on cassette. |
| Bibliography: |
Course guide includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
1419329839 9781419329838 1419329847 (guide) 9781419329845 (guide) |