How Long to Read Pausanias in the World of Greek Myth

How Long Does it Take to Read Pausanias in the World of Greek Myth?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Pausanias in the World of Greek Myth by Greta Hawes

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Greek myth comes to us through many different channels. Our best source for the ways that local communities told and used these stories is a travel guide from the second century AD, the Periegesis of Pausanias. Pausanias gives us the clearest glimpse of ancient Greek myth as a living, local tradition. He shows us that the physical landscape was nothing without the stories of heroes and gods that made sense of it, and reveals what was at stake in claims to possess the past. He also demonstrates how myths guided curious travellers to particular places, the kinds of responses they provoked, and the ways they could be tested or disputed. The Periegesis attests to a form of cultural tourism we would still recognise: it is animated by the desire to see for oneself distant places previously only read about. It shows us how travellers might map the literary landscapes that they imagined on to the reality, and how locals might package their cities to meet the demands of travellers' expectations. In Pausanias in the World of Greek Myth, Greta Hawes uses Pausanias's text to illuminate the spatial dynamics of myth. She reveals the significance of local stories in an Empire connected by a shared literary repertoire, and the unifying power of a tradition made up paradoxically of narratives that took diverse, conflicting forms on the ground. We learn how storytelling and the physical infrastructures of the Greek mainland were intricately interwoven such that the decline or flourishing of the latter affected the archive of myth that Pausanias transmits.

How long is Pausanias in the World of Greek Myth?

Pausanias in the World of Greek Myth by Greta Hawes is 250 pages long, and a total of 62,500 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Pausanias in the World of Greek Myth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 41 minutes to read Pausanias in the World of Greek Myth aloud.

What Reading Level is Pausanias in the World of Greek Myth?

Pausanias in the World of Greek Myth is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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