Introduction to Mythology. Thury and Margaret K. Devinney Integrating original texts with explanations, interpretations, and theory, Introduction to Mythology: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths, Fourth Edition, introduces students to a wide range of myths drawn from sources all around the world and approached from various critical perspectives. Thury is Associate Professor of English at Drexel University. Devinney is Associate Professor Emerita of German at Temple University. Review: 'Introduction to Mythology is a first-class textbook.
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Introduction to Mythology: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths introduces students to a wide range of myths from various critical perspectives. Featuring original texts from sources around the world, it includes readings from Greek and Roman classics (by Homer, Hesiod, Ovid, and other writers); Nordic mythology (by Snorri Sturluson); Hindu culture (The Ram...more
Published December 27th 2004 by Oxford University Press, USA (first published November 1st 2004)
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Mar 27, 2019River Kirsch rated it really liked it
read for myth class
Jan 02, 2017Angie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Even though this was the textbook I was using for the class I was enrolled in I really enjoyed it. I've never enjoyed a text book before so it seems worthy of a review. It's a great text with a lot of margin notes for further explanations and clarification. Although many of the myths are not written out fully all of the ones included are extensive which was a great help for the class but also exactly the reason I wanted to take a class on mythology to begin with, to read the stories themselves w...more
Jan 03, 2012Nora rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Using this as the textbook for my World Mythology class. I really like a lot of things about this book: wide array of myths, helpful chapter introductions for students, and the inclusion of analytical theories. My one real problem with the book is that it omits all Hispanic mythology. As an instructor in Colorado, this seems like a large oversight; so, I supplemented the book with several Mayan and Aztec myths. I also found it helpful to give my students a break from the dearth of commentary in...more
Jul 29, 2010Nina added it · review of another edition
Very informative for those who want to learn more about the theory behind myths. I loved the commentary on Who Framed Roger Rabbit the best.
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Introduction To Mythology Thury And Devinney
Integrating original texts with explanations, interpretations, and theory, Introduction to Mythology: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths, Third Edition, introduces students to a wide range of myths drawn from sources all around the world and approached from various critical perspectives. The third edition strengthens its global coverage with two new chapters: Chapter 11, 'Mesoamerica: Popol Vuh,' and Chapter 43, 'The Vampire as Hero: Tales of the Undead in a Contemporary Context.'
An innovative pedagogical structure helps students students discern the complex web of literary allusions that characterize mythological texts.
New! A 'Myths Across the World' foldout map at the front of the text shows the regional distribution of all the myths discussed in the book
New! A global locator map at the beginning of each chapter situates the myths in their geographical context
Running margin notes provide cross references and explanations of terms
A glossary of deities, an illustrated timeline, and suggested readings offer additional resources
A vibrant art program features more than 200 illustrations, photographs, and maps
A Student's Website at www.oup.com/us/thury contains chapter objectives and summaries, key terms, study questions, self tests, flashcards, and related links
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