History of Greece, Volume 01 (of 12) by George Grote
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"History of Greece, Volume 01 (of 12)" by George Grote is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This first volume, titled "Legendary Greece," explores the myths and early history of Greece, examining the pantheon of gods and heroes, and their relevance to the Greek cultural and historical narrative. The work aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of ancient Greek civilization, its intellectual achievements, and the foundational myths that shaped early
Greek thought. The opening of the historical account establishes the basis for understanding Greek mythology and its integral role in shaping Greek identity. Grote begins by discussing the gods of Greek mythology, detailing their relationships, powers, and functions within the mythic world, and emphasizing how these deities, such as Zeus, Poseidôn, and Hadês, were perceived by the ancient Greeks. He presents the legendary narratives surrounding these gods, particularly the tales of their origin, conflicts, and the broader implications of these stories on the Greek worldview, highlighting their societal and cultural significance while acknowledging the challenges posed by the scant historical evidence from ancient times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Grote, George, 1794-1871 |
|---|---|
| Title | History of Greece, Volume 01 (of 12) |
| Credits |
Produced by Henry Flower, Adrian Mastronardi, Ramon Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece |
| Subject | Greece -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56342 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1858 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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