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Which book is the best for a basic overview of greek mythology / greek gods in general

>> No.6823351
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>>6823348
This.

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>> No.6823364

It's important that you bring your own intuition and wisdom when reading these myths.

>> No.6823374

>>6823351
>>6823359

Thanks both

>>6823364
Won't take just end up in wrong interpretations of the original stories? Isn't it necessary to have a deep knowledge of the period in question to draw valuable conclusions?

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>>6823348
Heh. Both my suggestions are already here (Hamilton to start, then Graves for reference/detail). Good work, /lit/. Remember not to trust Graves' interpretations, though. He's a poet.

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>>6824365
He's pretty open about it. Separates the two sections of each chapter.

Are those your books?

>> No.6824401

>>6823348
dat statue god damn

>> No.6824416

>>6824394
Yes, I made that pile for some other thread. That's most of my Greek-related stuff.

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>>6824416
Is nice.