Mythology and Monuments of Ancient Athens is a book that was first published in 1890. It is a translation of a portion of the Attica of Pausanias, a Greek travel writer who lived in the 2nd century AD. The book provides a comprehensive description of the mythology and monuments of ancient Athens, including the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Agora, and many other important landmarks. The author also includes detailed accounts of the myths and legends associated with these sites, as well as their historical ...
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Mythology and Monuments of Ancient Athens is a book that was first published in 1890. It is a translation of a portion of the Attica of Pausanias, a Greek travel writer who lived in the 2nd century AD. The book provides a comprehensive description of the mythology and monuments of ancient Athens, including the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Agora, and many other important landmarks. The author also includes detailed accounts of the myths and legends associated with these sites, as well as their historical significance. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Athens, and it is a must-read for students of Greek mythology and classical history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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