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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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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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Myth and Legend from Ancient Times to the Space Age

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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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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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Plato

The son of wealthy and influential Athenian parents, Plato began his philosophical career as a student of Socrates. When the master died, Plato travelled to Egypt and Italy, studied with students of Pythagoras, and spent several years advising the ruling family of Syracuse. Eventually, he returned to Athens and established his own school of philoso...

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Subject Resources for Greek and Roman Art

There are many resources available for studying Greek and Roman art. Here are a few suggestions: Online databases: The Perseus Project and the Getty Museum's Digital Collection both offer extensive databases of images and information on Greek and Roman art.Academic journals: There are a number of academic journals that publish articles on Greek and...

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Ancient Greece Mythology

Ancient Greek mythology is a rich and enduring body of stories, legends, and religious beliefs that emerged in ancient Greece and has had a profound influence on Western culture and literature. This mythology is characterized by a pantheon of gods and goddesses, epic narratives, and a complex cosmology that seeks to explain the origins of the world...

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