CLAS 190: From Circe to Wonder Woman: Mythical Marginalized Figures in Modern US Culture (Crofton-Sleigh)

When you need detailed background on an ancient myth, this is the book to use. It tells which ancient authors relate a particular story, how their versions differ, and exactly where in their works you can find their accounts. It also discusses how the myths are represented in ancient art and describes specific examples.

This book presents the impact and reception of classical Greek and Roman myths, as they have been represented from antiquity to the present. The mythological characters are discussed as their stories were represented by ancient authors and artists, then followed through the following millennia as they have been represented in the art, literature, philosophy, music, dance, film, and other arts of subsequent eras.