GREEK MYTHOLOGY

The Greek myths have a universal appeal, beyond the time and physical place in which they were created. But many are firmly rooted i n specific landscapes: the city of Thebes and mountain range Cithaeron dominate the tale of Oedipus/ the city of Mycenae broods over the fates of Agamemnon and Electra/ while Knossos boasts the scene of Theseus slaying of the Minotaur. Drawing on a wide range of classical sources, newly translated by the author, and illustrated with specially commissioned drawings, this book is both a useful read for th...[Llegir més]