Sources on pre-classical Greece 3000-700 BCE
Discover essential sources on pre-classical Greece (3000–700 BCE) with this curated list, featuring Robert Fagles’ Iliad and Odyssey, Rodney Castleden’s Minoans, and Robert Graves’ Greek Myths—perfect for historians and mythology enthusiasts.
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The Greek Myths
by Robert Graves
Endymion, Pelops, Daedalus, Pygmalion -- we recognize the names, but what are the stories behind these and other familiar gods from the Greek pantheon -- names that recur throughout the history of European culture? Drawing on an enormous range of sources, Robert Graves has brought together elements of these myths in simple narrative form. He retells the adventures of the most important gods and heroes of the ancient Greeks. His work has become the reference for the serious scholar as well as the casual inquirer.
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Minoans
by Rodney Castleden
Describes the Bronze Age civilization and culture of the ancient Minoans
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Iliad and Odyssey Boxed Set
by Robert Fagles
This beautiful gift set of Robert Fagles' award-winning translations of Homer brings the energy of contemporary language to these enduring heroic epics.
