Classical Myth (8th Edition) (Global Edition)

For courses in Classical Mythology in Classics, English,or other departments. Comprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed and class-testedtext presents Greek and Roman myths in a lively and easy-to-readmanner. It features fresh translations, numerous illustrations(ancient and modern) of classical myths and legends, and commentarythat emphasizes the anthropological, historical, religious,sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths weretold.  It also provides a cultural context so that studentscan see how mythology has influenced the world and how it continuesto influence society today.