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The Archaeology of Nostalgia: How the Greeks Recreated their Mythical Past,Used
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This volume explores how the Greeks created and recreated their past in physical terms in both objects and images: those that are recoverable, those that are mentioned in texts, or those that may be imagined. It offers insights into the making of myth and the exceptional imagination of a people building the first modern civilization out of the relics of the past. The ancient Greeks drew upon their phyical environment not just to illustrate the past but also in many ways to invent: massive fossil bones were the remains of giants; strange rocks were petrified heroines; Bronze Age walls and tombs were the work of titans; and artefacts from the past became Achille's spear, Helen's necklace and Hercules' cup. The Greeks could point to where Poseidon struck the Acropolis with his trident, to Athena's olive tree, to Odysseus' cave in Ithaca. They worked out what Oeidipus' Sphinx looked like, and found Memnon crying to his mother Dawn in an Egyptian statue. It all enhanced their sense of Greekness and history, and it attracted the Roman tourist too: Julius Caesar was warned to tread carefully in the long grass at Troy lest he step on Hector's ghost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Archaeology of Nostalgia'? A: The book explores how the ancient Greeks re-created their past through physical objects and images, examining their imagination in forming myths and their identity as a civilization.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Archaeology of Nostalgia'? A: The author of the book is John Boardman.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Archaeology of Nostalgia'? A: The book was published on December 31, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Archaeology of Nostalgia' have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Archaeology of Nostalgia'? A: This edition of the book is a hardcover.
- Q: What condition is the book 'The Archaeology of Nostalgia' in? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The Archaeology of Nostalgia'? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What category does 'The Archaeology of Nostalgia' fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Greece'.
- Q: Does 'The Archaeology of Nostalgia' include illustrations or images? A: The book discusses physical objects and images related to Greek mythology, although specific illustrations are not mentioned in the details.
- Q: What makes 'The Archaeology of Nostalgia' significant in historical studies? A: The book provides insights into how the Greeks constructed their sense of history and identity by interpreting relics of the past, which is significant for understanding the foundations of Western civilization.