Theories of Mythology

Theories of Mythology provides students with both a history of theories of myth and a practical 'how-to' guide to interpreting myth, the most elementary form of narrative.

• Both a history of theories of myth and a practical 'how-to' guide to interpreting myth.
  
• Introduces the major theories of myth from the nineteenth century to the present day.
  
• Covers comparative approaches, psychoanalysis, ritual theories of myth, structuralism, and ideological analysis.
  
• Supplies readers with the theoretical tools for imitating each method.
  
• Features detailed exemplary readings of familiar myths.

Author: Eric Csapo
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 01/24/2005
Series: Ancient Cultures
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.02w x 1.03d
ISBN: 9780631232483