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Classical Mythology 9th Edition

by Mark P.O. Morford (Author), Robert J. Lenardon (Author), Michael Sham (Author)
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Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, Classical Mythology, Ninth Edition, is the most comprehensive survey of classical mythology available--and the first full-color textbook of its kind. Featuring the authors' clear and extensive translations of original sources, it brings to life the myths and legends of Greece and Rome in a lucid and engaging style. The text contains a wide variety of faithfully translated passages from Greek and Latin sources, including Homer, Hesiod, all the Homeric Hymns, Pindar, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Herodotus, Plato, Lucian, Lucretius, Vergil, Ovid, and Seneca.

Acclaimed authors Mark P.O. Morford and Robert J. Lenardon--joined by new coauthor Michael N. Sham--incorporate a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary to make the myths come alive for students. Offering historical and cultural background on the myths (including evidence from art and archaeology) they also provide ample interpretative material and examine the enduring survival of classical mythology and its influence in the fields of art, literature, music, dance, and film.

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

* Stunning full-color art program: 174 photos & illustrations (many new), 22 figures, and 8 maps (3 new, 5 improved)--with lucid explanatory captions, now in full color throughout
* Enhanced pedagogy: New chapter-opening quotations; improved timelines, maps, and genealogies; expanded and updated select bibliographies; and prominent web icons in the margins that provide a more seamless integration between the text and the companion website
* New and updated content: New material and discussions, including an examination of the stages of development in feminist interpretation and an appendix offering an analysis of Greek Religion that covers the relationship of mythology to religion, civic and mystery religions, hero cults, priests and priestesses, and the ritual of sacrifice

SUPPLEMENTS:

Revised Companion Website at www.classicalmythology.org offering a wealth resources for both students and instructors, including analyses and summaries of the myths covered in the text; representations of myth in art; information on comparative myths; interactive maps; audio glossaries; student activities; and PowerPoint-based lecture slides

Instructor's Manual and Test Bank in print or on CD, available to adopters
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    0195397703
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    978-0195397703
  3. Edition
    9th
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  5. Publication date
    February 26, 2010
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.75 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches
  8. Print length
    864 pages
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"Classical Mythology is comprehensive, clear, well organized, current, balanced in its approach, contemporary but not highly ideological, and refreshingly respectful of religious experience. I know of no better."--Richard F. Moorton, Jr., Connecticut College

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The classic text for teaching classical mythology--now in full color!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 9th edition (February 26, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 864 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0195397703
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195397703
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches
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ZEUS and ATHENA
5.0 out of 5 stars Classical Mythology
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2012
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An excellent and comprehensive book, more like a major Reference Resource.

Beautiful illustrations, well laid out with useful appendices for more reading and viewing of source material

At 798 pages, Amazon, you are a bit too quick off the mark for a complete review, as my wife and I are fighting over who has possession.

We are reading selected chapters about stories that are relevant to something we are reading or watching, and so far, we are extremely satisfied
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Destiny
5.0 out of 5 stars I would order again!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2019
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The book came in with clean pages, no dents and it was shipped with amazon prime so i got it just in time for class! i'm very pleased with order, thank you!
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Jessie
4.0 out of 5 stars Really good!
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2014
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Such a good book, was very helpful for a class I took over the winter. Shopping was fast and didn't have to wait around for it. My class is done but I may keep it until the end of the rental just to read it in my spare time :)
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Carrie
5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this textbook!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2013
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I took a Classical Mythology course for a general credit and the instructor used this textbook. I found this textbook really interesting and easy to read, which is hard to say about a lot of textbooks. I know it was because of this that I did well in the class. The way the information was presented made sense and was easy to follow.
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TripsCallerDoh
3.0 out of 5 stars If you have to buy this then do it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019
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I bought this as supplemental reading for the audible great courses lives of the famous Greeks. The prose is dense and not at all inspiring. There is a lot of information so it may serve as an adequate reference text but I do not expect to use this as pleasure reading. I would only recommend this to people who have to buy it for a class. Even the I suspect the internet might be better and cheaper.
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Nataly
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast shipping and in perfect condition
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013
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I needed this book for school (duh) and it came in *perfect* condition, no joke. I didn't expect much for the price but it was perfect and thankfully I actually use the book for class. I would definitely buy from them again!
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OVillarr
5.0 out of 5 stars Learn all you want from Classical mythology.
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2015
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All the Classical Myths any person could want! It even goes into some detail about how these stories were a reflection of its society. In the end I definitely recommend.
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Daniel Webster
5.0 out of 5 stars Good find
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Softlyfallen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2017
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Bought for a university class but I kept it! Really really interesting! Beautiful gloss pages and complete with all the info you could want on the subject! Love it
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Ruben Morales Forte
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2016
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Nice book. Good passages and diagraming. Shipped on time and as described.
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Blair
4.0 out of 5 stars Great text
Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2012
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This is a very complete and insightful overview of Greek mythology, divided into logical chapters. The excerpts from classical works can be a bit long sometimes, but I think that just reflects the author's enthusiasm for the subject. Lots of great pictures of related artwork with full explanations.
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Nicole
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2013
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It was a little waterlogged and not in the best condition but it is just for school so I was happy to save on the used edition
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Jess Sheridan
1.0 out of 5 stars Expensive and horribly sexist
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2014
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One of the worst required readings I had throughout my entire university career. The author had a huge bias agains the pantheon of Greek and Roman goddesses often inserting false claims about their roles or origins and treating them like fact. The book, overall, was not exceptionally well organized and for the most part had very poor flow. Key facts were often buried in walls of text that could have been condensed
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