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Name: Amanda Reichert
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I am currently working on my Master's Thesis, but I procrastinate by reading all the books I can! In the meantime, I have a good job with fun people.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome

Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome
By E.M. Berens
via gutenberg.org

Nice overview of the subject. Two things I was struck with. The repeated phrase "Zeus... obtained her affections" for every mortal he bedded was so quaint and almost adorable. Another thing. Did any child ever actually die of being exposed on a mountain? It seemed like every time they tried it, the shepherds would find the child and raise them!
8/10

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