> if you're interested I'd check out ML West's commentary on the Epic Cycle.
Both.
>For more specific information about the Epic Cycle or more on the role of myth and story telling in ancient Greek culture?
This one? Stupid academic book pricing. >:(
>I'd also recommend the Cambridge Companion to the Epic Greek Cycle. I forget the editors, but those companions usually aren't too academically heavy and have short, punchy chapters that are a good introduction to a wide variety of ideas on the topic.
This one? Again. I hate academic book pricing. I get why it's expensive but as someone interested in academic texts, while not in school, the library-focused pricing scheme is annoying.
Thanks for the recommendations though. I'll see if I can scrounge up something less wallet emptying.