How Long to Read The Complete World of Greek Mythology (The Complete Series)

How Long Does it Take to Read The Complete World of Greek Mythology (The Complete Series)?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 3 minutes to read The Complete World of Greek Mythology (The Complete Series) by Richard Buxton

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

Description

A full, authoritative, and wholly engaging account of these endlessly fascinating tales and of the ancient society in which they were created. Greek myths are among the most complex and influential stories ever told. From the first millennium BC until today, the myths have been repeated in an inexhaustible series of variations and reinterpretations. They can be found in the latest movies and television shows and in software for interactive computer games. This book combines a retelling of Greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developed—their themes, their relevance to Greek religion and society, and their relationship to the landscape. "Contexts, Sources, Meanings" describes the main literary and artistic sources for Greek myths, and their contexts, such as ritual and theater. "Myths of Origin" includes stories about the beginning of the cosmos, the origins of the gods, the first humans, and the founding of communities. "The Olympians: Power, Honor, Sexuality" examines the activities of all the main divinities. "Heroic exploits" concentrates on the adventures of Perseus, Jason, Herakles, and other heroes. "Family sagas" explores the dramas and catastrophes that befall heroes and heroines. "A Landscape of Myths" sets the stories within the context of the mountains, caves, seas, and rivers of Greece, Crete, Troy, and the Underworld. "Greek Myths after the Greeks" describes the rich tradition of retelling, from the Romans, through the Renaissance, to the twenty-first century. Complemented by lavish illustrations, genealogical tables, box features, and specially commissioned drawings, this will be an essential book for anyone interested in these classic tales and in the world of the ancient Greeks.

How long is The Complete World of Greek Mythology (The Complete Series)?

The Complete World of Greek Mythology (The Complete Series) by Richard Buxton is 601 pages long, and a total of 150,851 words.

This makes it 203% the length of the average book. It also has 184% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Complete World of Greek Mythology (The Complete Series) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 44 minutes to read The Complete World of Greek Mythology (The Complete Series) aloud.

What Reading Level is The Complete World of Greek Mythology (The Complete Series)?

The Complete World of Greek Mythology (The Complete Series) 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.

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