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The book of Greek and Roman folktales, legends, and myths / edited, translated, and introduced by William Hansen ; with illustrations by Glynnis Fawkes

This anthology features nearly four hundred ancient Greek and Roman stories, including myths, fables, and jokes. Focusing on human characters, the collection provides a survey of the humour and traditional oral storytelling found in classical antiquity.

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