Ancient Greece

Bulfinch's Mythology, The Age of Fable

Bulfinch's Mythology, The Age of Fable is a collection of myths and legends from around the world, retold by Thomas Bulfinch in a clear and engaging style. The book was first published in 1855 and has been a popular classic ever since. Bulfinch begins with the creation myths of the Greeks and Romans, and then goes on to tell the stories of the gods...

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Internet Classics Archive

Daniel C. Stevenson M.I.T. [Greece] [Texts] [Authors]...

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Summary of Apollodorus' Library

Apollodorus' Library is a compendium of Greek myths and heroic legends, arranged in three books. It is generally dated to the first or second century AD. The author was traditionally thought to be Apollodorus of Athens, but that attribution is now regarded as false, as a result "Pseudo-" has been affixed to Apollodorus. Book 1 of the Library begins...

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Pergamon: The Telephos Frieze from the Great Altar

The Telephos Frieze from the Great Altar of Pergamon is a monumental marble frieze that depicts the Greek myth of Telephos, the son of Heracles and Auge. The frieze was created in the 2nd century BC and is one of the most important surviving works of ancient Greek art. The frieze is 113 meters long and is divided into three sections. The first sect...

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Medea by Seneca

(in Latin), Ad Fontes Academy [Greece] [Texts] [Authors]...

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War and Peace in Classical Antiquity

(Bibliography) Rob S. Rice, Univ. of Pennsylvania [Greece] [Texts] [Authors]...

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Myths, Legends and Folklore

Ancient Greek myths, legends, and folklore are a rich and diverse body of oral and written traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation for centuries. These stories tell of gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, and the origins of the world and its people. Greek myths are often complex and contradictory, but they are always...

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The Argonauts

Jason is a hero of Greek mythology who led a group called the Argonauts in the search for the Golden Fleece. He was the rightful king of Iolcus, but his half-brother Pelias overthrew him and killed his father. Jason vowed to avenge his father's death and reclaim his throne. To do this, Jason needed to find the Golden Fleece, a magical fleece from a...

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Online Medieval and Classical Library

The Online Medieval and Classical Library (OMACL) is a free online resource that provides access to a wide range of medieval and classical texts in English translation. The library contains over 350 works, including epic poems, romances, religious texts, and historical chronicles. The OMACL is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone ...

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