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1. Myth

   Coupe, Laurence, 1950-

   2nd ed. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2009.

   From Shakespeare's "The Tempest" to Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale", from Coppola's "Apocalypse Now" to the Wachowski brothers' "The Matrix", writers and film directors have made and remade 'myth'. Laurence Coupe not only offers students a comprehensive overview of the way that the concept of 'myth' has developed, but also shows how mythic themes, structures and symbols have persisted into literature and entertainment of the present day.This introductory volume: illustrates the relation between myth, culture and literature with discussions of poetry, fiction, film and popular song; explores uses made of the term 'myth' within the fields of literary criticism, anthropology, cultural studies, feminism, Marxism and psychoanalysis; discusses the association between modernism, post modernism, myth and history; familiarizes the reader with themes such as the dying god, the quest for the grail, the relation between 'chaos' and 'cosmos', and the vision of the end of time; and, demonstrates the growing importance of the green dimension of myth. Fully updated and revised in this new edition, "Myth" is a comprehensive introduction to one of the most important and fascinating aspects of cultural narrative, offering both a useful tool to students first approaching the topic and a valuable contribution to the study of myth itself.

2. Myth

   Ruthven, K. K.

   London : Methuen, 1976.

3. Myth : a handbook

   Doty, William G., 1939-

   Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2004.

   A type of folklore, myth is central to all cultures. Myths convey serious truths learned over generations and provide practical advice for living within a society. And while many myths go back to antiquity, they are also an important part of popular culture. Because they are so fundamental to civilization, myths are studied in a range of disciplines and at all levels. This reference work is a comprehensive and convenient introduction to the role of myth in world cultures. Written by a leading authority, this handbook is of use to school students, undergraduates, and general readers. It defines and classifies types of myth and provides numerous examples, many of which illustrate the significance of myth to contemporary society. In addition, it surveys the history of the study of myth and overviews critical approaches. It examines the relation of myths to larger contexts, such as politics, religion, and popular culture. The volume includes a bibliography of print and electronic resources and a glossary.

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1. Greece :Maps of Athens and Attica : land of myth and magic

   1954

   Greece. National Tourist Organization. North Decimal Degree 37.993889. South Decimal Degree 37.962222. East Decimal Degree 23.766667. West Decimal ...

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