Metamorphosis in greek myths
Auteur :
Forbes Irving
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198140900
Date de publication :
30 juil. 1992
Dimensions :
21,5 x 13,7 x 2,1 cm
Poids :
485 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The transformation of human beings into animals, plants and stones is one of the most characteristic themes of Greek mythology. This study argues that attempts to explain away these myths as relics of long-forgotten rituals ignores their most interesting trait - their appeal as stories.