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FEATURES An innovative pedagogical structure helps students discern the complex web of literary allusions that characterize mythological texts A global locator map at the beginning of each chapter situates the myths in their geographical context Running margin notes provide cross-references and explanations of terms A glossary of deities, an illustrated timeline, and suggested readings offer additional resources A vibrant art program features more mythologj illustrations, photographs, and maps.
Introduction to Mythology: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths by Eva Thury
Kenny Veltre rated it really liked it Oct 09, Renzo Mythloogy marked it as to-read May 13, No trivia or quizzes yet. While this was oftentimes helpful, it occasionally restricted students’ thinking to just what they read there, instead of cultivating their own interpretation. Allison rated it liked it Jun 25, Robin rated it really liked it May 11, To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
Alyssa added it Aug 22, It does help if you already enjoy mythology and know some general tropes across a few cultures, and you definitely need to enjoy literature, as that’s pretty much what this class was despite the “humanities” prefix it was given.
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But if you like those things already, this book should be awesome and hopefully your class will be awesome too! Corinne rated it really liked it Sep 02, Open Preview See a Problem? Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account.
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Toni Mendez marked it as to-read Jul 23, Jennifer rated it it was amazing Jan 07, Ashley Goncalves rated it liked it Sep 30, Alan Naughton marked it as to-read Feb 01, Built-in study tools include highlights, study guides, annotations, definitions, flashcards, and collaboration.
Timothy Hobin rated it did not like it Jun 25, Although many of the myths are not written out fully all of the ones included are extensive which was a great help for the class but also exactly the reason I wanted to take a class on mythology to begin with, to read the stories themselves while learning about the why behind them.
Overall, a great textbook that we used consistently throughout the semester. No trivia or quizzes yet.
Paperbackpages. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. One of my favorite classes intgoduction far, and probably my most favorite textbook by far. Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths 3.
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Suz Jay marked it as to-read Jan 22, This textbook is highly intriguing and would be extremely useful in a myth class. Sarah Elsea rated it liked it Oct 28, There are no discussion rhury on this book yet. Want to Read saving….
My one real problem with the book is that it omits all Hispanic mythology. Refresh and try again.
Introduction to Mythology: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths by Eva M. Thury
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The Mwindo Epic Prometheus — Applying theory: Kayla Kristine added it May introducgion, Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths introduces students to a wide range of myths from various critical perspectives. Want to Read saving…. FEATURES An innovative pedagogical structure helps students discern the complex web of literary allusions that characterize mythological texts A global locator map at the beginning of each chapter situates the myths in their geographical context Running margin notes provide cross-references and explanations of terms A glossary of deities, an illustrated timeline, and suggested readings offer additional resources A vibrant art program features more than illustrations, photographs, and maps.
Suz Jay marked it as to-read Jan 22, Featuring original texts from sources around the world, it mytholigy readings from Greek and Roman classics by Homer, Hesiod, Ovid, and other writers ; Nordic mythology by Snorri Sturluson ; Hindu culture The Ramayana ; and from such ancient works as The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Bible.
Introduction to Mythology: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths by Eva Thury
Josh marked it as to-read Aug 31, Dallin Wellington marked it as to-read Sep 17, It does help if you already enjoy mythology and know some general tropes across a few cultures, and you definitely need to enjoy literature, as that’s pretty much what this class was despite the “humanities” prefix it was given.
Terra rated it liked it May 16, The Forest of Symbols, Victor Turner Extensive marginal notes provide cross-references and explanations of terms and culture-specific concepts, while a glossary of deities, suggested readings for each chapter, and more than illustrations, photographs, and maps further enhance the volume.
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Thury and Margaret K. Isis and Osiris Cassandra Johnson rated it it was amazing Jan 12, Poetry and myth — “Yellow woman”: Paige rated it liked it Mar 10, Lansverk, Montana State University ” Introduction to Mythology covers mythology and also introduces the notion of myth in contemporary narrative form, all the while offering a coherent analytical group of ideas to explain why these themes we find in mythology are still in our narratives today.
The third edition strengthens its global coverage with two new chapters: These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation mytohlogy.
Integrating original texts with explanations, interpretations, and theory, Introduction to Mythology: Meals in the Bible, Mary Douglas No eBook available Amazon. US Higher Introdkction Not for profit. Scotland Francisco marked it as to-read Jul 05, This textbook is highly intriguing and would be extremely useful in a myth class.
Jung — Applying theory: Open Preview See a Problem? Nov 18, Jack rated it liked it. Bree Holcomb added it Jan 27, Nov 14, Nostalgia Reader marked it as textbooks Shelves: Genesis creation — Mesopotamia: A “Myths Across the World” foldout map at the front of the text shows the regional distribution of all the myths discussed in the thuty New!
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