Greek Mythology

A Traveller's Guide from Mount Olympus to Troy

David Stuttard, Lis Watkins

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Thames & Hudson
01 June 2016

Religion & beliefs; Folklore, myths & legends

The Greek myths have a universal appeal, reaching far beyond the time and physical place in which they were created. But many are firmly rooted in specific settings: Thebes dominates the tragedy of Oedipus; Mycenae broods over the fates of Agamemnon and Electra; Knossos boasts the scene of Theseus' slaying of the Minotaur; Tiryns evokes Heracles, who set out from its citadel on each of his twelve labours.

This unique approach to Greek mythology takes the reader on a tour of 22 destinations in Greece and Turkey, recounting the classic tales and the history associated with each and highlighting features that visitors can still see today. It provides an account of all the major gods and stories from ancient Greek mythology, with the myths presented in the sequence in which most Greek writers imagined them, beginning with creation and the coming of the gods and ending with the return of Odysseus from Troy - and his visit to Hades.

Drawing on a wide range of Classical sources and illustrated with specially commissioned drawings of landscapes, statues and vase paintings, Greek Mythology is both a useful companion for modern visitors to the famous sites connected with Greek mythology and an enthralling imaginative journey for the armchair traveller.

By: David Stuttard, Lis Watkins
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 600g
ISBN: 9780500518328
ISBN 10: 0500518327
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 June 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Greek Mythology: A Traveller's Guide from Mount Olympus to Troy

'A friendly and intelligent guide, which serves well as a general introduction to Greek mythology. It would also make for a gratifying travel companion, offering easy on-site access to beautiful and relevant quotations from ancient literature' - Minerva 'An innovative approach to Greek mythology ... original and entertaining' - British Museum Magazine