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Opening Pandora's box : phrases borrowed from the classics and the stories behind them / Ferdie Addis

by Ferdie Addis

This guide explores the classical origins of common English expressions, tracing their roots back to Greek and Roman mythology and history. It provides the background for familiar phrases such as Achilles' heel, the Midas touch, and the labyrinth.

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