“This book aims to capture, and explore, the outrageousness,inventiveness, and sheer fun that characterize classical mythology.But it is also born of the conviction that myth matters. It mattered for the ancient Greeks and Romans, and it matters for us in understanding who we are: our selves, our liberties, and our lies.”
Helen Morales
Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction
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