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Classical Mythology: The Greeks

By: Professor Peter Meineck
Narrated by: Peter Meineck
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Summary

In Classical Mythology: The Greeks, widely published Professor Peter Meineck examines in thrilling detail the far-reaching influence of Greek myths on Western thought and literature. The nature of myth and its importance to ancient Greece in terms of storytelling, music, poetry, religion, cults, rituals, theatre, and literature are viewed through works ranging from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey to the writings of Sophocles and Aeschylus. Through the study of these time-honored myths, the Greek heroes and gods - including Heracles, Zeus, Achilles, Athena, Aphrodite, and others - leap from the page in all their glorious splendor. The following lectures are not only an entertaining guide to Greek mythology, but a fascinating look into the culture and time that produced these eternal tales.
©2004 Peter Meineck (P)2004 Recorded Books

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Entertaining, informative and thought provoking!

I studied Greek Mythology as part of my degree many years ago, and so was expecting to find this nice but a bit basic. Not so! This is brilliant both as a beginners guide and for people with more in depth knowledge. Peter is a natural storyteller with a gift for presenting complex theories in a simple, easily absorbed fashion. There's a good mix of subject matter and the information itself is fascinating. I would recommend it to anyone! It's the best thing I've downloaded from audible so far.

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Mythology Busted

I've not heard them all yet, but I cant get enough of Professor Meinecks lectures on the Greek myths. Brilliant so far and so informative Professor Meineck has you thinking of these myths in different ways and puts new slants on the reasons for them. Interesting lecturer, with the lectures set out in an easy to follow production. Give me more.

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So I said to Aphrodite

Five minutes in and you know that you have struck gold. Meineck is a great speaker - this is no dry lecture but an engaging tour through these great stories. You never get bored and your attention will not drift. Do you really want to listen to this whilst sitting in the traffic in the rain - absolutely! You can smell the retsina and feel the sun on your back. Great stuff. Almost as good as Clash of the Titans.......

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Recommended

This is a very good overview of Greek Mythology. Meinick really knows his stuff and his relaxed style of lecturing makes it easy on the ear. Excellent information-wise and enjoyable.

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Fantastic

What a wealth of knowledge I have gained by listening to this audio book, it mesmerised me so much that I bought the Iliad on audible.
Anyone with an interest with mythology wouldn't be dissapointed, Proff Meineck gave the lectures in such a way that it was very easy to understand and made me want to learn more.
Brilliant..

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Really good...

Peter Meineck is brilliant, both in the content and delivery. I will certainly listen to others in this series.

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Very entertaining

Very entertaining and engaging speaker. Casual tone and very informative. Covered all major aspects yet was not dry. Especially entertaining recount of the Odyssey, the lecturer makes one relate to Odysseus.

I especially enjoyed the stories about the early titans and their scuffles.

The lectures are well structured with objectives and summary.

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Meineck delivers



A set of relaxed but insightful lectures on Classical Mythology, sometime they feel quite conversational, but in a good way. Can recommend.

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Fascinating and intellectually stimulating.

This is an easily digestible run through of the classical mythology, explaining all those things that you vaguely new but get you saying "oh, so that's why ......" I have downloaded a few of these Modern Scholar lecture series and they never disappoint. They are challenging enough to be interesting and thought provoking but not too knowing and smug. It is like having my own university at my finger tips for the price of an audible subscription.

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  • 24-11-23

mouth noises and strange pronunciation

unfortunately the presenter has a lot of mouth noise and silent burping due to poor breathing. he also has some very odd pronunciation, such as 'folk' that changes every time he says it. he also assumes that the listener knows Greek myths well when most people don't.

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