Mythology

Summary

• Plot Overview

Summary & Analysis

• Introduction to Classical Mythology
• Part One, Chapters I–II
• Part One, Chapters III–IV
• Part Two, Chapters I–II
• Part Two, Chapters III–IV
• Part Three, Chapters I–II
• Part Three, Chapters III–IV
• Part Four, Chapters I–II
• Part Four, Chapter III— The Adventures of Odysseus
• Part Four, Chapter IV — The Adventures of Aeneas
• Part Five, Chapters I–II
• Part Five, Chapter III; Part Six, Chapters I–II
• Part Seven, Introduction & Chapters I–II

Characters

• Character List
• Zeus
• Odysseus
• Oedipus
• Medea

Main Ideas

• Themes
• Motifs
• Symbols
• Key Facts

Quotes

• Important Quotations Explained

Writing Help

• How to Write Literary Analysis
• Suggested Essay Topics
• Sample A+ Essay
• How to Cite This SparkNote

Further Study

• Context
• Full Book Quiz
• Study Questions
• Suggestions for Further Reading

Section Quizzes

• Context
• Overview
• Character List
• Analysis of Major Characters
• Themes, Motifs & Symbols
• Introduction to Classical Mythology
• Part One, Chapters 1–2
• Part One, Chapters 3–4
• Part Two, Chapters 1–2
• Part Two, Chapters 3–4
• Part Three, Chapters 1–2
• Part Three, Chapters 3–4
• Part Four, Chapters 1–2
• Part Four, Chapter 3— The Adventures of Odysseus
• Part Four, Chapter 4 — The Adventures of Aeneas
• Part Five, Chapters 1–2
• Part Five, Chapter 3; Part Six, Chapters 1–2
• Part Seven, Introduction & Chapters 1–2