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    The myths and epics of Greek mythology are the main transmission carrier of mythical traditions. Through accounts of the creation of the world, the conflicts of gods and men and the exploits of heroes, the myths shaped the world's perception of ancient Greeks. The epics, such as Iliad and Odyssey, recorded these stories and carried them from oral to written tradition. The ancient secretariat saves not only the narratives, but also the values and ideals of an entire era

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    The statue of Zeus in Olympia, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the work of Phidias
    Jupiter's Statue in Olympia: The Miracle That Impressed the Ancient World
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    Jupiter's Statue in Olympia: The Miracle that impressed the Ancient World In the heart of ancient Greece, in the sanctuary of Ancient Olympia, a work of art was once erected that was considered one of the most impressive creations of human history: the statue of Zeus in Olympia. This colossal statue, dedicated to the god Zeus, was so imposing...

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    The myth of Sisyphus Sisyphus pushes the huge rock to the height of Hades
    The Myth of Sisyphus
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    The Myth of Sisyphus – The eternal punishment and the deepest meaning The myth of Sisyphus is one of the most powerful and timeless accounts of Greek mythology. It is not just a story of divine punishment, it is a myth that deeply touches human nature: perseverance, arrogance, intelligence, disobedience and ultimately...

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    Narcissus looks at his reflection in a source – Myth of Narcissus in Greek mythology
    myth of Narcissus
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    The Myth of Narcissus – The Young Man Who Falled in Love with His Own Reflection The myth of Narcissus is one of the most timeless and deeply symbolic stories of Greek mythology. It's not just a beautiful young man who fell in love with himself. It's a narrative of hubris, rejection, weakness of self-awareness and...

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    The Myth of Morpheus in Greek Mythology
    The Myth of Morpheus
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    The Myth of Morpheus – The God of Dreams in Greek Mythology Morpheus is one of the most mysterious and poetic forms of Greek mythology. He was not one of the mighty Olympian gods, no warrior, no king. Yet his power was enormous: he could penetrate into people's dreams and shape the...

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    Venus, injured by Diomedes, with golden ichos flowing from her wrist, in a style of ancient Greek black-figure angiography.
    Ichor: The Immortal Blood of the Gods in Greek Mythology
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    Ihor: The Mysterious Liquid That Rolled in Fleves of the Gods It would be wrong to think that the ancient Greek gods were bleeding like humans. When wounded – something rare but not impossible – from their veins did not flow red blood. Instead, Ichora rolled: a substance divine, unknown and almost terrifying. Icho doesn't...

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    Primary Sources of Greek Mythology | Ancient Texts
    Greek Mythology for Beginners – Free PDF
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    Greek Mythology for Beginners – Free PDF Greek Mythology is not just a collection of ancient stories. It is the way people of ancient times tried to understand the world, nature, man and divine. If you want to start over, without confusion and without academic difficulties, I created this...

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    Hero image with ancient Greek texts, scrolls, books and statues of philosophers, representing the Early Sources of Greek Mythology
    Primary Sources of Greek Mythology | Ancient Texts
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    Primary Sources of Greek Mythology Ancient texts that save the myths of gods, heroes and the world Greek Mythology, as we know it today, is not a single «Holy book» nor a stable and unchanged system of doctrines. This is a complex network of narratives formed through centuries of oral tradition and gradually recorded...

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    Agamemnon in Aulis before the sacrifice of Iphigenia
    Agamemnon – The King of Mycenae & The Sacrifice of Iphigenia
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    Agamemnon – The King of Mycenae and Leader of the Trojan Campaign Agamemnon is one of the most powerful and tragic forms of Greek mythology. King of Mycenae and commander-in-chief of the Achaeans in the Trojan War, his life is associated with hubris, sacrifice, glory and bloody vengeance. His story reflects the curse of the house of...

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