Did the Greeks Believe in Their Myths?

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Author	: Paul Veyne
Publisher	: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages	: 178
Release	: 1988-06-15
ISBN-10	: 0226854345
ISBN-13	: 9780226854342
Rating	: 4/5 (45 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Did the Greeks Believe in Their Myths? by : Paul Veyne

Book excerpt: An examination of Greek mythology and a discussion about how religion and truth have evolved throughout time.

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