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9788498016482

50 relatos mitológicos Monstruos, héroes y dioses

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  • ISBN13:

    9788498016482

  • ISBN10:

    8498016487

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2013-12-01
  • Publisher: Blume

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Summary

Tackling 50 of the most fundamental classical myths, this compelling guide presents a brief summary of each legend by using simple and concise language. Readers learn what Hercules did to deserve his 12 labors, why it took Odysseus 10 years to travel 500 miles, and how Narcissus found the love of his life, among other such fascinating information. The book also includes biographies of the seven principle playwrights and poets of antiquity. This work is a great introduction or refresher for anyone interested in learning more about the myths that continue to influence storytelling to this day.

Abordando 50 de los mitos clásicos más fundamentales, esta guía absorbente presenta un resumen breve de cada leyenda con un lenguaje simple y conciso. El lector aprende qué hizo Hércules para merecer sus 12 trabajos, por qué Odiseo tardó 10 años en recorrer 500 millas y cómo Narciso encontró al amor de su vida, entre otra información fascinante. El libro incluye también biografías de los siete poetas y dramaturgos más importantes del mundo antiguo. Este libro sirve como una magnifica introducción o un curso de actualización para cualquiera que esté interesado en aprender más sobre los mitos que continúan influyendo la narrativa de hoy en día.

Author Biography

Robert A. Segal is a professor of religious studies at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. He is the author of Myth: A Very Short Introduction and Theorizing about Myth.

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