A unique resource, 'The Cambridge Companion to Greek Mythology' is essential  reading for understanding not only Greek myth, but also its enormous impact  on art, architecture, literature, politics and philosophy across the ages.  More than a compendium of isolated facts, 'The Cambridge Companion to Greek  Mythology' is thoughtfully composed by a team of international experts who  highlight important themes in three sections.  The first part examines oral  and written Greek mythology and the uses of these myths from the epic  poetry of the eighth century BC to the mythographic catalogs of  the early  centuries AD.  The second section looks at the relationship between ancient  Greek myth and Greek culture and investigates the Roman appropriation of  the Greek mythic tradition. Section three follows the reception of Greek  myth from the Middle Ages to modernity, taking in such factors as feminist  scholarship, cinema and literature.  Important for its reach and breadth,  its integrated approach and its up-to-date treatment, 'The Cambridge  Companion to Greek Mythology' is fundamental for anyone seeking a broader  understanding of the myths and their influence on western tradition.

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