Brings classical myths to life through a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary
Offers historical and cultural background
Provides ample interpretive material
Examines the enduring reception of classical mythology and its influence in the arts
Robust pedagogy and stunning full-color art
New to this edition

A new "Myth and Culture" feature that examines the reception of myths through the centuries in important works of fine art
An expanded Chapter 25 that looks at the impact of Greek mythology in the Roman World
An updated Companion Website at www.oup.com/us/morford with a wealth of resources for students and instructors
Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, Classical Mythology, International Tenth Edition, is the most comprehensive survey of classical mythology available. Featuring the authors` clear and extensive translations of original sources, it brings to life the myths and legends of Greece and Rome in a lucid and engaging style. The text contains a wide variety of faithfully translated passages from Greek and Latin sources, including Homer, Hesiod, all the Homeric Hymns, Pindar, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Herodotus, Plato, Lucian, Lucretius, Vergil, Ovid, and Seneca.

Acclaimed authors Mark P.O. Morford and Robert J. Lenardon— joined by new coauthor Michael Sham—incorporates a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary to make the myths come alive for students. Offering historical and cultural background on the myths (including evidence from art and archaeology) they also provide ample interpretive material and examine the enduring survival of classical mythology and its influence in the fields of art, literature, music, dance, and film.

Table of contents:

Maps, Figures, and "Myth and Culture"
Preface
About the Authors
About the Website
PART ONE
THE MYTHS OF CREATION: THE GODS
1 Interpretation and Definition of Classical Mythology
Appendix to Chapter 1: Sources for Classical Mythology
2 Historical Background of Greek Mythology
3 Myths of Creation
4 Zeus` Rise to Power: The Creation of Mortals
Appendix to Chapter 4: Parallels in Myths of Greece and the Ancient Near East
5 The Twelve Olympians: Zeus, Hera, and Their Children
6 The Nature of the Gods and Greek Religion
7 Poseidon, Sea Deities, Group Divinities, and Monsters
8 Athena
9 Aphrodite and Eros
10 Artemis
Additional Reading: Euripides` Hippolytus
11 Apollo
Additional Reading: The Homeric Hymn to Pythian Apollo
12 Hermes
13 Dionysus, Pan, Echo, and Narcissus
14 Demeter and the Eleusinian Mysteries
15 Views of the Afterlife: The Realm of Hades
16 Orpheus and Orphism: Mystery Religions in Roman Times
PART TWO
THE GREEK SAGAS
Introduction to the Greek Sagas
17 The Theban Saga
18 The Mycenaen Saga
Additional Reading: Orestes and the Three Electras
19 The Trojan Saga and the Iliad
Appendix to Chapter 19: Meleager and the Calydonian Boar Hunt
20 The Returns and the Odyssey
21 Perseus and the Legends of Argos
Appendix: Bellerophon and the Chimera
22 Heracles
23 Theseus and the Legends of Attica
24 Jason, Medea, and the Argonauts
Additional Reading: Jason and Medea in Euripides
PART THREE
THE NATURE OF ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
25 Greek Mythology in the Roman World
26 Roman Mythology and Saga
PART FOUR
THE SURVIVAL OF CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
27 Classical Mythology in Literature
28 Classical Mythology in Music, Dance, and Film
Glossary of Mythological Words and Phrases in English
The Greek Spelling of Names
Indexes
A. Index of Authors, Composers, and Titles I-1
B. Glossary/Index of Mythological and Historical Persons, Places, and Subjects I-13
Color Plates 1-9 follow page
Color Plates 10-20 follow page