Introduction to Mythology: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths
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Summary
Description
Integrating original texts with explanations, interpretations, and theory, Introduction to Mythology: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths, Fourth Edition, introduces students to a wide range of myths drawn from sources all around the world and approached from various critical perspectives.
FEATURES
An innovative pedagogical structure helps students discern the complex web of literary allusions that characterize mythological texts
A global locator map at the beginning of each chapter situates the myths in their geographical context
Running margin notes provide cross references and explanations of terms
A glossary of deities, an illustrated timeline, and suggested readings offer additional resources
A vibrant art program features more than 200 illustrations, photographs, and maps
Reader reviews
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Not exactly easy reading, long repetitive passages
No I don't feel it's logical in organization
Heavy reading, It needs a companion worksite for vocabulary, quizzes, etc.
Didn't read all of it. Only required chapters for class.
It's okay how it's organized.
Reading was tedious.
I really love this book!! I love the way the book is layed out and organizes the ideas and presents them!! It is so elegantly themed and thorough in all its design!!
The book is very well organized in terms of logic, consistency, and clarity!! There are chapter reviews that offer in depth analysis and there are even little tabs on the side with notes that offer great support to the reading. The actual content and reading itself is very nicely put and there is a nice flow of ideas!!
I think the themes following could have been organized in a proceeding order that made sense in terms of ideas, example perhaps Roman reads with the other Roman reads. However, I really enjoyed the diversity the book offered and how it did give one piece and then switched it to another one and you got to see all of them in one!!
