Latina Mythica

  • Product Code: 5998
  • ISBN: 978-0-86516-599-1
  • Publisher: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
  • Pages: 216
  • Availability: In stock
Paperback xiv + 202
Qty:
$30.00

An intermediate Latin reader with high-interest stories from Greek and Roman mythology, complete with grammatical/vocabulary help that boosts reading speed and reader confidence. The level of difficulty is graduated, with earlier stories being easier than those that come later. All stories are patterned after ancient authors: a perfect way to ease into advanced and author reading courses.

 

Special Features

  • 20 stories from classical myth—from the rise of the gods to the prelude to the Trojan war, each with an introduction and citation for sources for the myths—for a total of 887 lines
  • grammar and vocabulary notes on facing pages
  • grammar and comprehension questions
  • discussion questions
  • cultural influences of the myth in art, music, ballet, and literature
  • 41 black and white illustrations, including 10 originals by Christopher J. White
  • map of place names mentioned
  • 5 genealogical charts
  • list of ancient sources cited
  • bibliography
  • end vocabulary
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