Helen Morales
British classicist and the Argyropoulos Professor of Hellenic Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, known for work on Greek and Roman literature, mythology, gender, and popular culture; author of Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction, Pilgrimage to Dollywood, and Antigone Rising.
Books
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1. Classical Mythology
A Very Short Introduction
This concise guide explores Greek and Roman myths as living narratives, explaining how they informed ancient religion, politics, and daily life and why they still shape modern culture. It surveys gods, heroes, and rituals; unpacks themes of power, gender, sexuality, and identity; and traces reinterpretations from classical literature to psychoanalysis, advertising, and film. Emphasizing myth’s adaptability and influence, it equips readers with critical tools to analyze and rethink familiar stories.
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