GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY. ENCOUNTERS ACROSS TIME - KATARZYNA MARCINIAK

Discover the fascinating world of myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome with the book by Prof. Katarzyna Marciniak. This updated and supplemented edition, honored with the prestigious Klio Award, takes the reader on a journey through the cultural references to mythology, showing its presence in literature, film, art and music. Get to know the gods, heroes and monsters that shaped our civilization.

• Lexicon of mythological figures and events makes it easy to navigate the world of myths.
• Licensed illustrations and curiosities make reading more attractive and expand knowledge.
• Analysis of the functioning of mythological motifs in various fields of art and culture.
• In-depth look at the reception of mythology in elite and popular culture.
• References to contemporary works such as Harry Potter and computer games.
• New, updated and supplemented edition honored with the prestigious Klio Award.

Katarzyna Marciniak, an outstanding expert on antiquity, presents Greek and Roman mythology as a living element of our present. The author analyzes how myths reflect social, political and cultural transformations, showing their important social role. This book is not only a compendium of knowledge, but also a fascinating journey through the cultural references that shape our identity.

The book includes detailed discussions of individual gods and heroes, from Achilles and Aphrodite to Prometheus, Theseus and Zeus. The author also does not forget about lesser-known figures, such as Anteros, the brother of Eros, who symbolizes reciprocated love. We will read about the twelve labors of Heracles, but also about the popular series starring Kevin Sorbo. We will learn how Medea became an inspiration for 19th-century art, and Narcissus - for Salvador Dali's paintings.

Greek and Roman Mythology. Encounters Across Time is a must-read for all lovers of ancient culture and those who want to understand how myths shape our present. This book is not only a source of knowledge, but also an inspiration to get to know the world and yourself better. Thanks to it, we will discover that antiquity is not a distant past, but a living element of our culture that is constantly changing.

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