Author: Buxton, Richard

From the first millennium BC until today, the Greek myths have been repeated in an inexhaustible series of variations. They can be found in the latest movies, TV shows and interactive computer games. This lavishly illustrated book combines a retelling of these complex and influential tales with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developed - their sources; their contexts in ritual and theater; their themes; their relevance to Greek religion and society; and their relationship to the landscape.