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The book of Greek and Roman folktales, legends, and myths

by William F. Hansen, Glynnis Fawkes

This anthology features nearly four hundred ancient Greek and Roman stories, including myths, fables, and jokes. Focusing on human characters, the collection provides a survey of the humour and traditional oral storytelling found in classical antiquity.

Accession 12045 ISBN 9780691170152 Publisher Princeton University Press
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