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A Key to Polite Literature, or Compendious Dictionary of Fabulous History: Containing the Characters and Principal Actions Ascribed to the Heathen ... the Deities and Heroes, Virtues and Vi - Softcover

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9781332946891: A Key to Polite Literature, or Compendious Dictionary of Fabulous History: Containing the Characters and Principal Actions Ascribed to the Heathen ... the Deities and Heroes, Virtues and Vi

Synopsis

This book explores historical, mythological, and literary themes through its concise entries on characters, places, and deities. Drawing on the Greco-Roman perspective, it provides historical context for characters in ancient Greek and Roman epics, tragedies, and poems. Thematic depth is presented through the lens of ancient traditions, and entries touch on the interconnections between mythology and modern language, art, and other cultural phenomena. The book's insights add depth to our understanding of classical literature and the mythology upon which it was built.

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