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3 Minutes to Understand the 50 Most Famous Legends of Mythology
Zeus, Apollo, the Minotaur, Delphi, Ulysses, Oedipus, and Pygmalion… These names may be familiar to you, but do you really know the stories behind them? This book offers a clear and accessible approach to the greatest legends of mythology, taking on a bold challenge: allowing the greatest historians to tell the most complex myths in a concise and impactful format.
Each myth is explained in just 3 minutes, divided into several steps: 30 seconds for a striking introduction, 2 pages of development, 300 words of summary, and an evocative illustration. This book takes you on a fascinating journey into the heart of Antiquity, providing essential insight into these foundational stories that continue to influence our culture and collective imagination.
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- Author: Robert A. Segal
- Publication date: October 2012
- Size: 19cm x 24cm
- Weight: 710g
- ISBN: 978‑2‑70290‑970‑6
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Zeus, Apollo, the Minotaur, Delphi, Ulysses, Oedipus, and Pygmalion… These iconic figures of mythology resonate in our collective memory, but is their story as clear as it seems? Behind these familiar names lie complex tales, rich in symbols and deep meanings, that have shaped our culture, our literary references, and even our modern beliefs.
This work offers a captivating immersion into the world of ancient myths, with an approach that is both accessible and rigorous. It takes on the ambitious challenge of presenting these fascinating stories in a concise and impactful format, allowing readers to quickly grasp their essence. Thanks to contributions from leading historians and experts on the subject, each myth is revealed with clarity and precision, highlighting its origins, context, and influence through the ages.
Far from long, complex analyses, this book adopts a dynamic and structured format: 30 seconds to introduce the myth and set its framework, 2 pages to explore its major developments, 300 words of summary to capture the essentials, and an evocative illustration to capture its spirit. This educational and playful approach offers a smooth and enriching reading experience, making these millennia-old stories accessible to all, whether curious amateurs or history enthusiasts.
Through this journey into Antiquity, you will discover how these timeless stories continue to fuel our collective imagination, still inspiring literature, art, cinema, and even our everyday language today. This book is an ideal gateway to understanding mythology in a new light and better appreciating the cultural heritage it has left us.
Robert A. Segal (July 1948 – January 2024) was a prominent scholar specializing in the study of myths and comparative religions. He held the chair of professor in religious studies at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he made significant contributions to the understanding of myths in religious and cultural contexts.
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