The nature of Greek myths /
Kirk, G. S. 1921-2003
The nature of Greek myths / G. S. Kirk - Harmondsworth : Penguin, 1974. - 332 pages ; 19 cm - Pelican book.
Includes index.
Bibliography: pages [305]-306
Part I. The nature of myths: 1. Problems of definition -- 2. The relation of myths to folktales -- 3. Five monolithic theories -- 4. Myths as products of the Psyche -- part II. The Greek myths: 5. Greek myths in literature -- 6. Myths of the gods and the early history of men -- 7. The heroes -- 8. The mythical life of Heracles -- 9. The development of the hero-myth -- part III: Influences and transformations: 10. Myths and rituals -- 11. The influence of western Asia on Greek myths -- 12. From myths to philosophy?
0140135367
Mythology, Greek
292.13
The nature of Greek myths / G. S. Kirk - Harmondsworth : Penguin, 1974. - 332 pages ; 19 cm - Pelican book.
Includes index.
Bibliography: pages [305]-306
Part I. The nature of myths: 1. Problems of definition -- 2. The relation of myths to folktales -- 3. Five monolithic theories -- 4. Myths as products of the Psyche -- part II. The Greek myths: 5. Greek myths in literature -- 6. Myths of the gods and the early history of men -- 7. The heroes -- 8. The mythical life of Heracles -- 9. The development of the hero-myth -- part III: Influences and transformations: 10. Myths and rituals -- 11. The influence of western Asia on Greek myths -- 12. From myths to philosophy?
0140135367
Mythology, Greek
292.13