The Greek Myths That Shape the Way We Think

A fresh and revealing look at the stories at the heart of Greek mythology, exploring their cultural impact throughout history up to the present day.

How do ancient Greek myths find themselves retold and reinterpreted in cultures across the world, several millennia later? In this volume, bestselling author Richard Buxton explores the power that eight iconic Greek myths hold in the modern world. Buxton traces these stories and archetypes from their ancient forms through their transformations o...