Classical Mythology: The Greeks

Written by Peter Meineck

Narrated by Peter Meineck

In Classical Mythology: The Greeks, widely published Professor Peter Meineck examines in thrilling detail the far-reaching influence of Greek myths on Western thought and literature. The nature of myth and its importance to ancient Greece in terms of storytelling, music, poetry, religion, cults, rituals, theatre, and literature are viewed through works ranging from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey to the writings of Sophocles and aeschylus. Through the study of these time-honored myths, the Greek heroes and gods-including Heracles, Zeus, Achilles, Athena, Aphrodite, and others-leap from the page in all their glorious splendor. The following lectures are not only an entertaining guide to Greek mythology, but a fascinating look into the culture and time that produced these eternal tales.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 17, 2009
• ISBN: 9781436174091

Reviews for Classical Mythology

[pbadeer · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Modern Scholar is one of my favorite imprints from Recorded Books (I am sad that they are discontinuing it). I listened to this with my 12 year old daughter to help her plan for a project she is doing for one of her classes. I learned quite a bit that was new to me (re-learned items that I had evidently learned incorrectly in the past) and my daughter got some great notes for her project. It's not a stuffy, boring lecture. Meineck does a great job of keeping things upbeat and highlighting the more interesting aspects. Is this good for a doctoral dissertation on the intricacies of Greek Mythology? Absolutely not - but it's not intended to be. Simply interesting enrichment