Classical mythology [videorecording] : its origins and impact / ; Bride Media International presents ; executive producer/director, James H. Bride II ; scriptwriters, James H. Bride II, Burnham Carter, Rick Russell.
Format:
[videorecording] :
Publisher:
Films for the Humanities & Sciences,
Copyright Date:
c2004
Description:
1 videodisc (29 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Host, James H. Bride II ; narrator, Burnham Carter ; commentators, Sir Hugh Lloyd-Jones, Gregory Nagy, Mary Lefkowitz, Sulo Asirvatham. Originally produced in 1999.
Contents:
Origins -- Social role of myth -- Myth and tragedy -- Roman literature -- Modern theories -- Conclusion.
Summary:
In this illuminating program, four classicists explore the origins of classical mythology and its relationship with other aspects of Greek culture, tracing subsequent influences on Western civilization. Topics discussed include cultural transmission among the Mediterranean peoples of the 8th century BC, the derivation of texts attributed to Homer and Hesiod, interpretations of the myths of Phaeton and Callisto, the connections between Greek myth and tragedy, the Roman use of myths, and applications of modern critical theory to mythology.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.