The volume consists of articles, which are divided into the three main chapters: Literature, Visual and Performing Arts and Philosophy as well as Anthropology. The authors consider different methods of reception of ancient myths focusing on various cultural phenomena, e.g. literature, fine arts, theatre, cinema and pop culture.

This award-winning book deals with the ethical aspect of emotions in human decision making in literature. The broadest description of the process of ‘emotional obsession’ can be found in Euripides’ tragedy of Phaedra, but the can be found in the tragedies of Roman philosopher Seneca and modern French poet Jean Racine, as well.