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classical mythology

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  1. The mythology of the Greeks and Romans, considered together. A vast part of Roman mythology, such as the system of gods, was borrowed from the Greeks.


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As a songwriter, he was inspired by science fiction, classical mythology and his wide literary interests.

From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2020

It includes scores of busts and a veritable who’s who of classical mythology, dating from the fifth century B.C. to the fourth century A.D.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2019

We thought rather than saying “What folk tale or fairy tale narrative did we accidentally stumble upon?” we’d say, “What classical mythology story or stories did we stumble upon?”

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2019

An exhibition that highlights the monumental and another that features paintings inspired by classical mythology.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2018

Most of the books about the stories of classical mythology depend chiefly upon the Latin poet Ovid, who wrote during the reign of Augustus.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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