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The Greek Myths Series

This extensive series delves into the rich tapestry of ancient Greek myths and legends. Each volume meticulously gathers and retells the adventures of gods, heroes, and mythical figures that have profoundly shaped Western culture. The works are characterized by deep scholarship, detailed cross-references, and insightful commentary exploring historical and anthropological interpretations. It serves as an indispensable resource for understanding the foundational narratives of European thought and art.

The Greek Myths 2
The Greek myths. Volume I

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  1. 1

    The Greek myths. Volume I

    • 384 pages
    • 14 hours of reading
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    Endymion, Pelops, Daedalus, Pygmalion � what are the stories behind these and the hundreds of other familiar names from Greek mythology � names that recur throughout the history of European culture? In a two-volume work that has become a classic reference book for both the serious scholar and the casual inquirer, Robert Graves retells the adventures of the important gods and heroes worshipped by the ancient Greeks. Drawing on an enormous range of sources, he has brought together all the elements of every myth in simple narrative form, supplying detailed cross-references and indexes. Each entry has a full commentary which examines problems of interpretation in both historical and anthropological terms, and in the light of contemporary research.

    The Greek myths. Volume I
  2. 2

    The Greek Myths 2

    • 416 pages
    • 15 hours of reading
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    Robert Graves, classicist, poet and unorthodox critic, retells the Greek legends of gods and heroes for a modern audience. He demonstrates with a dazzling display of relevant knowledge that Greek mythology is �no more mysterious in content than are modern election cartoons�. All the scattered elements of each myth are assembled into a harmonious narrative, and many variants are recorded which may help to determine its ritual or historical meaning. Full indexes and references to the classical sources make the book as valuable to the scholar as the general reader. And a full commentary on each myth interprets the classical version in the light of contemporary archaeological and anthropological knowledge.

    The Greek Myths 2