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Ken Dowden 2015-10-29Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .56 x 5.51l; .88 #File Name: 1138133264216 pagesThe Uses of Greek Mythology Approaching the Ancient World
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Helps you understand our own time; tooBy OdysseusThe author argues in case ofter case how Greek myth was used to justify a certain political situation; so as to gain acceptance for otherwise immoral situations of dominance; to take one example. This is a very different way of approaching myths than; e.g.; geomythology; or psychoanalysis. There is no single origin for all myths; but understanding different mechanisms for how they originate and are manipulated and promoted; can be a tremendous help in understanding both ancient and modern myths. Warning: The book may make you understand that some things that you thought of as fact in reality are modern myths; and that these same principles are active today. He does not discuss these issues; but once your senses are on the alert; you may look at the daily flow of information in a new way. I know I did.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. good social and political understandingBy TammyJo EckhartDowden provides the reader with a good social and political basis and evaluation of mythology in the ancient world; focusing on the ancients themselves instead of falling into the trap of modern theory and belief. If one is working on anything involving classical myth; I highly recommend reading this book at some point. You'll disagree at times; but it will make you think.
