Edith Hamilton's Mythology Insights

Edith Hamilton's 'Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes' explores the diverse sources of myths, comparing them to English literature. The book faces challenges in unifying tales from different writers, each with distinct styles. Hamilton aims to present these myths authentically, highlighting the differences between authors like Hassan and Ovid. The video discusses the purpose and modern impact of mythology, considering its spiritual and cultural significance.

What year did Edith Hamilton release her book 'Mythology'?

• 1960

• 1935

• 1950

• 1942

How does Hamilton's book compare mythological stories to English literature?

• By ignoring English literature entirely

• By stating they are identical

• By highlighting their vast differences

• By showing they are more similar than different

What challenge did Hamilton face when unifying the tales?

• Finding enough stories

• Making them entertaining

• Translating them into English

• Unifying diverse tales without altering them

What was Hamilton's approach to preserving the original styles of myth writers?

• Combining all styles into one

• Rewriting them in her own style

• Ignoring the original styles

• Keeping the distinct styles of each writer

Which writer is described as notably simple and devout?

• Ovid

• Hassan

• Shakespeare

• Chaucer

What is the main objective of Hamilton's book?

• To modernize the myths

• To bring readers closer to the original myths

• To entertain readers with new stories

• To compare myths to modern literature

How does Hamilton suggest mythology should be perceived?

• As outdated and irrelevant

• As a spiritual transmission

• As a modern narrative

• As purely fictional