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The Greek myths that shape the way we think / Richard Buxton

by Richard Buxton

This study explores the enduring influence and reinterpretation of eight iconic Greek myths from antiquity to the present. It traces their transformation across art, literature, and psychology to examine how they continue to shape modern societal and cultural ideas.

Accession 20332 ISBN 9780500518809 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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