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A discussion of some Greek/Roman myths that are widely recognized in 21st century culture. Why do we all know about Sisyphus pushing a rock up a hill? Why do we expect a lightning strike when we do something bad. Why do we say, Achilles' heel or Pandora's box? This book presents the full mythological story for a dozen myths that are alive today, and discusses connections with our time and possible reasons why the myths are part of our thought process. It even has a chapter on the connection among Centaurs, Amazons, Andromeda, and racism. The book is written for the general reader, and begins and ends with brief essays on the nature of mythology.

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Richard Davies has an academic background in religious expression and communication. Since retirement he has traveled extensively studying life and culture in the first century, C.E. This has led to serious study of Greek and Roman mythology and religion. This book was suggested by students in an adult continuing education course which he taught. He has received the Ph.D. degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, and holds several other degrees.

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