Classical mythology / Elizabeth Vandiver.

In this set of 24 lectures Professor Elizabeth Vandiver, University of Maryland, introduces the student to the primary characters and most important stories of classical Greek and Roman mythology. She also surveys some of the leading theoretical approaches to understanding myth in general and classi...

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Main Author: Vandiver, Elizabeth, 1956-
Corporate Author: Teaching Company
Language:English
Published: Chantilly, VA : Teaching Company, [2007], ©2007.
Series:Great courses (DVD). Literature & English language.
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Physical Description:4 videodiscs (approximately 720 min.) in 2 containers : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 guidebk. (iv, 167 pages ; 20 cm).
Format: Video DVD

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