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An Historical Account of the Heathen Gods and Heroes, Necessary for the Understanding of the Ancient Poets

An Historical Account of the Heathen Gods and Heroes, Necessary for the Understanding of the Ancient Poets

William King

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Estudios literarios: clásicos, primitivos y medievales
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9781022520974
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This unique work provides a detailed overview of the mythology of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as its influence on literature throughout history. Written anonymously, it draws on a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of the gods, heroes, and myths of the ancient world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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