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"The Greek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying universal characteristics and truths - whether it be the courage of Perseus, the greed of Midas, the vaulti..

The Greek myths have captivated us since ancient times, with gods and heroes that embody humanity’s universal characteristics. The strikingly illustrated stories in this book are selected from Gods and Heroes: Myths and Epics of Ancient Greece, written by German classicist Gustav Schwab in 1840. Now..