Demeter and Persephone: Lessons from a Myth

The classical Greek myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone as told in Homer's Hymn to Demeter...
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Author: Tamara Agha-Jaffar
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Language: English
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Demeter and Persephone: Lessons from a Myth by Agha-Jaffar, Tamara

Demeter and Persephone: Lessons from a Myth

BD$75.04

Demeter and Persephone: Lessons from a Myth

BD$75.04
Author: Tamara Agha-Jaffar
Format: Paperback
Language: English
The classical Greek myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone as told in Homer's Hymn to Demeter has been used most often to explain the cycle of the seasons. However, a closer examination will reveal insights on living and dying, loss and reconciliation, and suffering and healing. This work demostrates the continued importance and relevance of the myth of Demeter and Persephone to today's society. The first three chapters provide a summary of the Homeric story and examine the myth from the perspectives of the mother and daughter. The following chapters discuss the symbolism of critical objects, the role of female mentoring, the role of Hades and the meaning of the underworld, the subject of rape, and the masculinist perspective presented by Zeus and Helios, and derive lessons useful for healing and knowledge. The Hymn to Demeter as translated by Helene Foley is included as an appendix in order to provide a basis for the discussion in the text. Notes and a bibliography also follow the text.

Author: Tamara Agha-Jaffar
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 09/12/2002
Pages: 211
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.00w x 0.45d
ISBN: 9780786413430
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2003 pg. 1179

About the Author
Tamara Agha-Jaffar is a professor of English at Kansas City (Kansas) Community College where she founded the women's studies program. She lives in Overland Park, Kansas.


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