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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 291.13
EAN: 9780764554322
ISBN: 0764554328
Label: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: May 15, 2002
Publisher: For Dummies
Sales Rank: 52490
Studio: For Dummies
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Every culture and time has its myths. You might say that myths help us to understand people, since just like people they can be inspirational and beautiful, as well as cruel and violent. The main players in mythology are the original drama kings and queens — they hang themselves in shame, poke out their own eyes, rule cities, and marry their relatives — and the fun doesn’t stop there! If you want all the scoop on gods and goddesses, fates and furies, monsters and heroes from around the world, Mythology for Dummies is the Who’s Who of mythological figures that you can’t do without.
It’s no secret that mythology can be confusing for anyone. From cultural hero Johnny Appleseed, to manly Odysseus, to femme fatale Aphrodite, and those pesky Cyclops running amuck on that faraway island, Mythology for Dummies covers all the bases, including information on: - Greek mythology
- Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey
- Roman mythology
- Virgil’s Aeneid
- Beowulf
- Non-European mythology
Also, this book will get you up to speed on the heavy stuff—like how mythology intersects with our lives, and explores the meaning of existence. Organized into chapters on specific topics, it breaks down the common types of myths and mythological figures, and offers plain-English explanations of how myths have appeared in cultures throughout the ages. You’ll find what you need to know on these topics and many more: - What makes myths different from legends and fairy tales
- Greek creation myths and those really ancient Greek Gods
- The Olympian Gods (taller, younger, and better looking than you)
- The Greek goddesses (the fairest and the meanest of them all)
- Heroes — made, born, and re-born
- Mythological places from Elysium Fields, to Atlantis, and Xanadu
- Roman religion — how it was begged, borrowed, and stolen
You’ll also enjoy helpful features like charts comparing major figures, and a tear-out tip-sheet with a timeline of world civilizations. Whether you want to dabble in the wonders of mythology or get serious, Mythology for Dummies will demystify the subject, and show you how important myths can be to a culture. You’ll never say, “It’s only a myth” again!
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I got this book because I wanted a quick overview of mythology. The authors preface it by assuring their readers they take mythology very seriously. I shrugged when I read that, but as I began reading the content of their book, I understood why they felt the need to start off with such a defensive statement. While I don't doubt they meant what they said and do indeed take mythology seriously, little of that comes through in the book. I have no problem with the idea of presenting the subject matter ... Read More
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Like everyone else has said, it's an ok introduction to mythology. Covers mythology from many different societies.
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Bought this to help with a Mythology class and it was of no help at all - way too basic - would not recommend.
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In other words, given a book that announces its intention to appeal to those of limited intelligence proudly and plainly in the title, you can't expect the scholarship of a Robert Graves or a Joseph Campbell. *Mythology for Dummies* is exactly what it advertises itself to be; it's a loose and wide-ranging summary of world mythology that's easy to read, even if sometimes so much so that its dopiness sets one's teeth on edge. There's a fine line between simplifying a subject so that even the stupid ... Read More
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This book might not be suitable for children under twelve. But it's still a good book because I like mythology. Some people will say it's a bad book, and will not like the pictures, but ignore them. My favorite chapter is the one about the ten mythological creatures, although I counted only eight. I like the details about the dragons, the phoenix, the sphinx, griffons, and Cerberus the Hound of Hell.
This book is good for studying mythology.
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