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Agamemnon - Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology. He was the son of Atreus and brother of Menelaus. King of Mycenae, he led the Greek troops against Troy. Several tragedies bear the name of "Agamemnon." Aeschylus wrote one, which was followed by Seneca's play (based on the work of Aeschylus and others, but dramatically different in structure, etc.).

Age of Fable - Thomas Bulfinch

Read "Age of Fable," by Thomas Bulfinch.

Homer

Although little is known about the life of Homer, he is credited as the author of two of the greatest epics of all time: "Iliad" and "Odyssey." According to legend, Homer was a blind storyteller, who drew from cultural myths and legends to create his epics.

Myth, Ritual, and Religion

Read "Myth, Ritual, and Religion," Andrew Lang.

Myths and Myth-Makers

Read "Myths and Myth-Makers: Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology," by John Fiske (1842-1901).

The Iliad - Homer

Read "The Iliad," by Homer (c. 850 BC), translated by Samuel Butler.

The Odyssey - Homer (c. 850 BC)

Read "The Odyssey," by Homer (c. 850 BC), translated by Samuel Butler.

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