Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface vii
3. Contents xi
4. Chapter 1. Narrative, Myth, and Religion 1
5. Chapter 2. Narrative 22
6. Chapter 3. Myth 86
7. Chapter 4. Religion 131
8. Conclusion 160
9. Bibliography 164
10. General Index 217
11. Index of Greek Words 220
12. Index of Alcestis Passages 221