Richard Buxton

The Greek Myths That Shape the Way We Think offers a sophisticated look into the eight Greek myths that remain the most relevant to us today, exploring their powerful cultural impact from their ancient origins to the present. The Greek myths have been retold countless times, first by the conquering Romans, then through the medieval and Renaissance eras of Europe,...

From the first millennium BC onwards, Greek myths have been repeated in an inexhaustible series of variations and reinterpretations. Nowadays, they can be found in film, television, and computer games. The Complete World of Greek Mythology combines a retelling of Greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developed. Throughout, the author draws upon the latest...