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Apollonius Rhodius, also known as Apollonius of Rhodes, was an ancient Greek poet and scholar who lived during the Hellenistic period. He is best known for his epic poem, "Argonautica," which is considered one of the most important works of Greek literature and a significant contribution to the epic tradition.
Key aspects of Apollonius Rhodius's li...
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The Medea Criticism is a term used to describe the critical reception of Euripides' play Medea. The play was first performed in 431 BCE, and it has been the subject of critical debate ever since.
One of the main issues that critics have debated is the character of Medea. Some critics have seen her as a villain, while others have seen her as a vict...
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Gender and immortality are two complex and interconnected concepts. In many cultures, gender is associated with certain roles and expectations, and these roles and expectations can influence how people view immortality. For example, in some cultures, women are associated with the home and the family, while men are associated with the public sphere ...
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Apollodorus of Athens was a Greek scholar and mythographer who lived in the 1st century BC. He is best known for his work Bibliotheca, a comprehensive compendium of Greek mythology. The Bibliotheca is divided into three books, and the first book contains the story of Jason and Medea.
Apollodorus's account of Jason and Medea is one of the most detai...
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Greek mythology is still relevant and influential today in many ways. It can be found in art, literature, film, television, and popular culture. Greek myths also continue to be studied by scholars and academics, who seek to understand their meaning and significance.
Here are some specific examples of how Greek mythology is relevant and influential ...
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"Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable" is a classic work of literature that serves as a comprehensive and accessible introduction to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Thomas Bulfinch (1796–1867), this collection was first published in 1855 under the title "The Age of Fable, or Beauties of Mythology." It has since become a seminal text in the ...
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The Odyssey of Homer is an epic poem from ancient Greece that tells the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the Trojan War. The poem is divided into 24 books and follows Odysseus as he encounters many perils and undergoes many transformations on his ten-year journey.
The Odyssey is a story of adventure, but it is also a st...
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HISTOS: The Electronic Journal of Ancient Historiography is an online academic journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and book reviews on all aspects of ancient historiography. The journal is published by the University of Durham and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
HISTOS was founded in 1997 by a group of scholar...
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