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Knossos : Myth, History and Archaeology
Knossos is one of the most important sites in the ancient Mediterranean.It remained amongst the largest settlements on the island of Crete from the Neolithic until the late Roman times, but aside from its size it held a place of particular significance in the mythological imagination of Greece and Rome as the seat of King Minos, the location of the Labyrinth and the home of the Minotaur. Sir Arthur Evans’ discovery of ‘the Palace of Minos’ has indelibly associated Knossos in the modern mind with the ‘lost’ civilisation of Bronze Age Crete.The allure of this ‘lost civilisation’, together with the considerable achievements of ‘Minoan’ artists and craftspeople, remain a major attraction both to scholars and to others outside the academic world as a bastion of a romantic approach to the past. In this volume, James Whitley provides an up-to-date guide to the site and its function from the Neolithic until the present day.This study includes a re-appraisal of Bronze Age palatial society, as well as an exploration of the history of Knossos in the archaeological imagination.In doing so he takes a critical look at the guiding assumptions of Evans and others, reconstructing how and why the received view of this ancient settlement has evolved from the Iron Age up to the modern era.
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A Short History Of Myth
As long as we have been human, we have been mythmakers.In A Short History of Myth, Karen Armstrong holds up the mirror of mythology to show us the history of ourselves, and embarks on a journey that begins at a Neanderthal graveside and ends buried in the heart of the modern novel.Surprising, powerful and profound, A Short History of Myth examines the world's most ancient art form - the making and telling of stories - and why we still need it. The Myths series brings together some of the world's finest writers, each of whom has retold a myth in a contemporary and memorable way.Authors in the series include Karen Armstrong, Margaret Atwood, A.S.Byatt, David Grossman, Natsuo Kirino, Alexander McCall Smith, Philip Pullman, Ali Smith and Jeanette Winterson.
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Cleopatra : Her History, Her Myth
A feminist reinterpretation of the myths surrounding Cleopatra casts new light on the Egyptian queen and her legacy “A lucid and persuasive reinterpretation.Readers won’t see Cleopatra the same way again.”—Publishers Weekly “Where Prose really sparkles: her critiques of the cultural depictions of Cleopatra.”—Allison Arieff, San Francisco Chronicle The siren passionately in love with Mark Antony, the seductress who allegedly rolled out of a carpet she had herself smuggled in to see Caesar, Cleopatra is a figure shrouded in myth.Beyond the legends immortalized by Plutarch, Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, and others, there are no journals or letters written by Cleopatra herself.All we have to tell her story are words written by others.What has it meant for our understanding of Cleopatra to have had her story told by writers who had a political agenda, authors who distrusted her motives, and historians who believed she was a liar? Francine Prose delves into ancient Greek and Roman literary sources, as well as modern representations of Cleopatra in art, theater, and film, to challenge narratives driven by orientalism and misogyny and offer a new interpretation of Cleopatra’s history through the lens of our current era.
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Australia's Vietnam : Myth vs history
Why everything you think you know about Australia’s Vietnam War is wrong.When Mark Dapin first interviewed Vietnam veterans and wrote about the war, he swallowed (and regurgitated) every misconception.He wasn’t alone. In Australia’s Vietnam, Dapin reveals that every stage of Australia’s commitment to the Vietnam War has been misunderstood, misinterpreted and shrouded in myth.From army claims that every national serviceman was a volunteer; and the level of atrocities committed by Australian troops; to the belief there no welcome home parades until the late 1980s and returned soldiers were met by angry protesters.Australia’s Vietnam is a major contribution to the understanding of Australia’s experience of the war and will change the way we think about memory and military history. Acclaimed journalist and bestselling military historian Mark Dapin busts long-held and highly charged myths about the Vietnam WarDapin reveals his own mistakes and regrets as a journalist and military historian and his growing realisation that the stereotypes of the Vietnam War are far from the truthThis book will change the way military history is researched and written
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What connects the Etruscans and the founding myth of Rome in history?
The Etruscans were an ancient civilization that inhabited the region of modern-day Tuscany in Italy, and they had a significant influence on the early development of Rome. According to the founding myth of Rome, the city was established by Romulus and Remus, who were said to be descendants of the Trojan prince Aeneas. The Etruscans are believed to have played a role in shaping this myth, as they had a strong cultural and political influence on early Rome. Additionally, the Etruscans were known for their advanced civilization, including their architecture, art, and religious practices, which likely influenced the development of early Roman culture and society.
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What is the fuel myth?
The fuel myth is the misconception that certain foods or supplements can boost metabolism or burn fat, leading to weight loss. This myth often promotes the idea that specific foods or supplements can magically help individuals lose weight without the need for a balanced diet and regular exercise. In reality, weight loss is achieved through a combination of a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and a sustainable lifestyle. It is important to be wary of any claims that suggest a quick fix or miracle solution for weight loss.
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Is this airplane myth true?
No, the airplane myth that states that flushing the toilet on an airplane can cause waste to be sucked out of the toilet and onto passengers is not true. Airplane toilets are designed with a vacuum system that prevents this from happening. The waste is stored in a tank and only emptied by ground crew after the flight. So passengers do not need to worry about this myth when using the restroom on an airplane.
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Is the hymen a myth?
The concept of the hymen as a physical barrier that is broken during first sexual intercourse is a myth. The hymen is actually a thin, stretchy tissue that surrounds or partially covers the vaginal opening, and it can vary in shape and size. It can be stretched or torn through various activities such as exercise, tampon use, or even just normal physical activity. Additionally, not all people with vaginas are born with a hymen, and some may have a hymen that is so small it does not cover the vaginal opening at all. Therefore, the idea that the hymen is a reliable indicator of virginity is not accurate.
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Myth and History: Close Encounters
The fluidity of myth and history in antiquity and the ensuing rapidity with which these notions infiltrated and cross-fertilized one another has repeatedly attracted the scholarly interest.The understanding of myth as a phenomenon imbued with social and historical nuances allows for more than one methodological approaches.Within the wider context of interdisciplinary exchange of ideas, the present volume returns to origins, as it traces and registers the association and interaction between myth and history in various literary genres in Greek and Roman antiquity (i.e. an era when the scientific definitions of and distinctions between myth and history had not yet been perceived as such, let alone fully shaped and implemented), providing original ideas, new interpretations and (re)evaluations of key texts and less well-known passages, close readings, and catholic overviews.The twenty-four chapters of this volume expand from Greek epos to lyric poetry, historiography, dramatic poetry and even beyond, to genres of Roman era and late antiquity.It is the editors’ hope that this volume will appeal to students and academic researchers in the areas of classics, social and political history, archaeology, and even social anthropology.
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The Life Fantastic : Myth, History, Pop and Folklore in the Making of Western Culture
Explore the sprawling network of culture to discover the incredible ways in which ideas connect to shape the world we see today.These mind-blowing essays dig down to the roots of stories, myths and literary genres, travelling from art to politics to history to folklore, and from high to popular culture and back again.Through an intricate web of sidenotes, embark on a voyage of discovery from the unluckiest book ever made to Viking horned helmets to the sex life of vampires …. or from mermaids frolicking in the margins to the ancient Amazons to the power of Amazon and on to Utopia and Atlantis … This is western culture as you’ve never seen it before.
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The History and Culture of Breast Milk : From Greco-Roman Myth to Medieval Mysticism
This book explores textual and visual representations of breast milk and breastfeeding across a range of literary and artistic genres, beginning with Classical mythology, moving through late-antique and medieval gynaecological texts on wet nursing, and ending with late-medieval hagiographical and mystical literature.It argues that, while the act of breastfeeding and the fluid of breast milk were often categorized as natural and nourishing, their meanings, uses and risks were also debated, problematized, and used to serve specific cultural, political and textual purposes. This volume traces how representations of breast milk were shaped by the shifting projects specific to particular textual and artistic genres, historical and cultural movements, and opinions, fears and desires about the female body, the role of women, and infancy.In this sense, it focuses on the semantic flexibility of breast milk by illustrating the variety of messages it was used to articulate.More broadly, the author explores common metaphors and fantasies about breast milk that coalesce from this broad inquiry – in particular, the construction of the female body as the container of a vacillating economy of fluids of great significance.Although Greco-Roman and medieval representations of breast milk prove this significance to be complex and often contradictory, the notion that this female body fluid had the power to effect profound changes – both psychological and physical – among those who provided it, consumed it, or even witnessed its exchange attests to its enduring value as a material and symbolic medium.This book will contribute significantly to women’s and gender studies and to the history of the body.It will also benefit students and scholars specializing in mythology, the history of medicine, the representation of women in classical and medieval art, early-Christian and medieval hagiography, medieval mysticism, and Marian studies.
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Secret Germany – Myth in Twentieth–Century German Culture
An analysis of how a political myth is taken and treated as a metaphor that reflects how a country like Germany built its own destiny. In the decades before the rise of the Third Reich, “Secret Germany” was a phrase used by the circle of writers around the poet Stefan George to describe a collective political and poetic project: the introduction of the highest values of art into everyday life, the secularization of myth and the mythologization of history.In this book, Furio Jesi takes up the term in order to trace the contours of that political, artistic, and aesthetic thread as it runs through German literary and artistic culture in the period—which, in the 1930s, became absorbed by Nazism as part of its prophecy of a triumphant future.Drawing on thinkers like Carl Jung and writers such as Thomas Mann and Rainer Maria Rilke, Jesi reveals a literary genre that was transformed, tragically, into a potent political myth.
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What is an exciting myth?
An exciting myth is a story that captivates and enthralls its audience with its fantastical elements, larger-than-life characters, and epic adventures. It often involves gods, heroes, and supernatural beings, and is filled with dramatic conflicts, heroic feats, and magical occurrences. Exciting myths can transport the audience to otherworldly realms and inspire awe and wonder with their imaginative storytelling. They often convey important cultural or moral lessons and have the power to resonate across generations.
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Is the Rapture a myth?
The belief in the Rapture is a theological concept held by some Christian denominations, particularly within the evangelical and fundamentalist traditions. It is based on interpretations of biblical passages, particularly 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 and 1 Corinthians 15:51-52. However, the concept of the Rapture is not universally accepted within Christianity, and many other Christian denominations do not adhere to this belief. Therefore, whether the Rapture is a myth or not depends on one's religious beliefs and interpretations of scripture.
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What distinguishes myth from religion?
Myth and religion are both systems of belief and storytelling, but they differ in several key ways. Myths are traditional stories that often explain natural phenomena or the origins of the world and humanity, while religion encompasses a broader set of beliefs, practices, and rituals centered around a higher power or powers. Religion often includes a moral code and a set of rules for behavior, while myths may not necessarily have a direct impact on daily life. Additionally, religion typically involves organized worship and a community of believers, while myths may be more individual or cultural in nature.
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What exactly makes a myth?
A myth is a traditional story that typically involves supernatural beings, heroes, and events that explain natural phenomena, cultural traditions, or the origins of the world and humanity. Myths often serve as a way for a society to understand and make sense of the world around them, and they are often passed down orally from generation to generation. Myths can also carry moral or spiritual lessons and are often deeply ingrained in the cultural and religious beliefs of a society.
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