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THE MYTHS THAT SHAPE THE WAY WE THINK THE GRE...

A sophisticated look into the eight Greek myths that remain the most relevant to us today 
exploring their powerful cultural impact from their ancient origins to the present. The Greek
myths have been retold countless times  first by the conquering Romans  then through the
medieval and Renaissance eras of Europe  and finally finding new expression in masterworks of
art  literature and cinema on the global stage. Classical scholar Richard Buxton explores the
stories at the heart of this ancient mythology and how they have come to influence our society
today. The Greek legends seem to speak to us universally  their deities tantalizingly human -
often indulging in behaviours morally ambiguous at best and obscene at worst - and their heroes
dealing with dilemmas and destinies that echo  if exaggeratedly  conflicts in our own lives.
The dramatic choices that such figures as Prometheus  Medea and Oedipus face have resonated
with audiences over thousands of years. Each chapter focuses on a mythical character and the
powerful stories and interpretations that surround them. Yet the myths' relevance has not been
uniform  they shift with the cultural tide. They have endured moments of censure  criticism 
and even ridicule  but now their influence can be recognized almost everywhere  from opera to
psychology  from fashion to contemporary art. How is it that these tales have retained their
power to connect with our own fascinations  fears and desires  though they came from a world
very different from our own? Here Buxton charts their cultural impact through a rich variety of
re-imaginings  examining the many guises they have taken through the ages and the profound
truths that they continue to illuminate.

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